MONTEVIDEO, Minn. 鈥� Progress is being measured by inches in Montevideo and Granite Falls, where the Minnesota River remains at flood stage but is on a gradual decline.
In Montevideo, the river declined from a crest of 21.29 feet on Saturday to 19.4 feet on Wednesday. It鈥檚 projected to fall to the 18-foot level early next week, after which sewer service could be restored to areas that have been shut down since last week.
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In Granite Falls, the river declined from a crest of 893.52 feet on Saturday to 891 feet Wednesday, and it is projected to continue a slow but steady decline in the days ahead as well.
The swollen river remains well above its banks in Montevideo, and its waters continued to flow across U.S. Highway 212 at the bridge south of town.
Officials in both communities continue to monitor the river as well as weather forecasts. With the river projected to remain swollen for many days to come, any significant rain events could pose new problems.
