Elba NewsLocal news for Elba, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.6 Months After Flooding, Elba's Still In Pain- January 29, 2008 "When you do the buyout, youre killing the town. But what can you do" Elba never was very big, but the flooding that wracked southeastern Minnesota last August has some people here concerned that the town could simply disappear.Mayor Donny Ball fears that people moving away from flood-damaged homes on the city's central road could be the end of Elba. The town is seeking federal funds to repair dikes, improve stormwater drainage and fix damaged bridges.Federal authorities may buy out up to 14...http://www.topix.net/city/elba-mn/2008/01/6-months-after-flooding-elbas-still-in-pain?from... Is the end near for Elba Tiny town could see one-third of its homes bought out- January 28, 2008 "When you do the buyout, you're killing the town. But what can you do" Donny Ball doesn't want to let the government buy out his flooded home on Main Street of this small community, though he may have little choice. via Winona Daily Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/elba-mn/2008/01/is-the-end-near-for-elba-tiny-town-could-see-one... |