NEW : Diversion project saves Minnesota town , resident says . Volunteers , National Guard fill 1 million sandbags , mayor says . River expected to crest Sunday 20 feet above flood stage . Comment:
NEW : Diversion project saves Minnesota town , resident says . Volunteers , National Guard fill 1 million sandbags , mayor says . River expected to crest Sunday 20 feet above flood stage . Power restored to most of Northeast after weekend nor'easter .