Phil and Shelly Krohn are having issues with their berm. One problem can be too much water from an irrigation system set for turf. Phil and Shelly Krohn aren’t sure why all the plants on their ...

Stillwater is no stranger to spring flooding. The last time they built a berm like this was four years ago in spring of 2019, and they've learned how to operate a well-oiled assembly line.

The berm came at no cost to the Dalys, according to Bill Novack, director of the city’s TED Department. From the street, the new addition looks like a small but relatively steep hill lined with ...