ST. LOUIS — The land behind the Birds Point levee in southeast Missouri is among the richest in the Midwest, so farmers displaced by last week's intentional levee breach are understandably worried about what they'll find when the water goes down. One expert said Monday he is hopeful the damage won't be as bad as many fear.
Damage from levee breach may be less severe than expected
Monday, May 9, 2011 | 4:48 p.m. CDT
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