Dale Larson

In business since 1885, Fargo, North Dakota-based FRS Industries Inc. is normally a manufacturer of items such as rubber stamps, award ribbons, buttons and banners, but over the course of the past week employees have worked hard to produce something else—sandbags. Sadly, two of FRS Industries' employees have lost homes to water, but Larson is hopeful they will be able to work with city, state and governmental agencies to get help in recovering. With the Red River having crested and most sandbag levees holding, the Fargo area now braces for an expected eight to 14 inches of snow that bring new dangers of freezing and eroding defenses.