The city of St. Paul issued a formal flood emergency declaration, ahead of an expected crest on the Mississippi in mid-April. The declaration by mayor Melvin Carter authorizes formal actions for flood preparations and assistance from county and state agencies. The Mississippi River has risen about a foot since Friday, and is expected to rise another three feet over the next week. This is the evening MPR News update for April 5, 2023. Hosted by Lisa Ryan. Theme music by Gary Meister.