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Bismarck, N.D. (AP) Cold weather has brought North Dakotans some relief from flooding, but now they are bracing for a blizzard.

The National Weather Service says blizzard conditions are expected in southwest and south central North Dakota through Monday night.

The heaviest snow is expected along the South Dakota border in the central part of the state. Forecasters say areas around Ellendale, Fort Yates and Linton could get up to 14 inches. The cities of Bismarck and Dickinson and other points along Interstate 94 could get up to a foot of snow, along with strong winds.

Officials of Bismarck and Mandan are telling residents not to get rid of their sandbags. They worry ice jams will form and lead to flooding later.

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