text:  Severe rain brought rivers in Minnesota above flood stage. The Mississippi River is expected to crest in the Twin Cities this weekend. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz today saying Minnesota National Guard troops are stationed and ready to respond. We have submitted our federal disaster declaration request that is in. The assessments are still coming behind that, but it doesn't surprise anybody in this room. The threshold numbers are being met quite easily because of the widespread damage. Minnesota Governor saying no serious injuries or deaths have been reported.