Minnesota has activated its Emergency operations center because of the widespread Flooding around the state.State homeland security and emergency management director Kris Eide (eye'-dee) says requests for help and equipment are increasing From communities all around the state.The immediate concern appears to be in Moorhead...About 280 Minnesota army national guard soldiers are on the Ground in Moorhead today to help with dike patrol andTraffic control.In addition, the Minnesota state patrol has a helicopter in the Moorhead area and about 30 troopers available for traffic Control support.