Mississippi River falling in St. Paul
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The Mississippi River is receding after cresting around noon Saturday in St. Paul at 17.1 feet.
KSTP-TV reports the crest was about a foot lower than originally forecast. High water reached the walkway along Shepard Road and flowed into Holman Field, which is expected to re-open Monday.
The Minnesota River is also falling after cresting in Jordan and Shakopee.
However, the National Weather service reports the Mississippi River at Wabasha was nearly a foot above flood stage Sunday morning, causing minor flooding.
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At Winona, the Mississippi was just under flood stage Sunday morning but was forecast to keep rising until Tuesday. Patrols along the river's dikes have begun.
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Information from: KSTP-TV
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