Sheriff encourages residents that live in evacuation areas to leave before the storm starts. Boat rescues will soon be halted in preparation for the storm. National Guard Rapid Response to take over more emergency response, allowing city workers to focus on snow clean up. City of Fargo asks non-essential businesses to stay closed through Tuesday to limit traffic on roads.
A spring storm moving into Minnesota could dump more than a foot of snow in some areas. The National Weather Service says snow and blowing snow could make travel difficult in much of the state. Officials trying to contain flooding along the Red River are watching the storm, especially for wind gusts that could cause waves. -- Posted By Breaking News to Break News at 3/30/2009 05:37:00 PM
