Fargo attorney Britton Weimer declined comment until he reviews the ruling. Herman's ruling gives NDSU the total amount it was seeking. Rick Johnson, NDSU general counsel, called it a major amount ...

But attorney Britton Weimer, representing the city of Fargo, said the 2000 flood was larger than any other the city had seen. Weimer said his "act of God" defense asserts the city is not liable ...