The melt continues in Minnesota this week
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The melt continues in Minnesota this week, but recent weather has dampened concerns about major flooding in many watersheds around the state. (The Red River, however, is still rising.)
According to retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, a prolonged dry spell and frequent freezing temperatures at night have helped keep many rivers at manageable levels. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Seeley for the latest on the spring warm-up.
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