Minnesota flooding: Gov. Walz, officials discuss flooding preparations

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Minnesota flooding: Gov. Walz, officials discuss state's flooding preparations

As areas of the state continue to prepare for the impact of spring flooding, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan hold a briefing with state and federal partners to provide an update on the state’s current spring flood outlook and statewide preparations.

Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and others held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss flooding preparations and the flood outlook. 

The briefing with state and federal partners can be watched in the player above. 

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