National Weather Service chief forecaster Dan Luna tells top state and federal officials that Minnesota rivers statewide will see significant flooding likely by the last week in March — and conditions will be worse if there’s a quick snowmelt, and “terrible” if there’s significant rain. Luna says even with a perfect, slow snowmelt…

With serious spring flooding possible, Governor Tim Walz is urging the legislature to quickly replenish the state’s Disaster Assistance Fund — currently depleted:

Walz was briefed by state and federal officials as preparations continue for what’s expected to be significant flooding — or worse — by the last week of March.