
Chris Franz / The Forum via AP
Many homes are still under water in Minot, N.D. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. The U.S. government will help the flooded city of Minot "for the duration," the Cabinet secretary responsible for federal disaster assistance said Wednesday, but also cautioned that North Dakota residents should better prepare for future disasters.

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Water is still high in Minot, N.D. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
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