ST. JOSEPH — The supply of sand used to fill hundreds of thousands of bags needed to fight off the swollen Missouri River is running low after weeks of relentless flooding. It's a problem that could get worse, as the river is expected to remain high through August, making it unsafe to gather sand from the easiest place to get it: the river itself.
Sand shortage causes concern for flood fighters in Missouri
Monday, June 20, 2011 | 9:34 p.m. CDT;
updated 3:30 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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