And Ridder is on the U of M Minneapolis East Bank where flooding is not an issue.  Downtown St. Paul (Xcel) itself isn't floodable, either, but some of the access roads are down the bluff just above normal river levels. 

I think for either I wouldn't worry about anything "touristly interesting" being dramatically affected. But those driving may want to check 511mn.org before hitting the road. 

Mike Abegg

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On Mar 4, 2011, at 0:01, "J. Michael Neal" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Unlikely, but it all depends upon how warm it is between now and then.  Here in the Twin Cities, it's supposed to be around freezing and cloudy for most of the next ten days.  If it gets warmer and sunny, who knows.
> 
> On 3/3/2011 11:18 PM, Joseph LaCour wrote:
>> Pam
>> 
>> I am headed to the Twin Cities for the D-III Frozen Four (3/25 & 26).  Same problems?  The D3 finals are @ Ridder.
>> 
>> Joe
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Pamela Sweeney
>> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 01:42 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Frozen Four Flooding Note
>> 
>> And I'm not referring to ice conditions in Cincinnati (or, for that matter,
>> Detroit)...
>> 
>> Just a quick note for those who'll be driving in St. Paul:
>> The most recent spring flood forecasts suggest >99% chance of major flooding
>> of the Mississippi River at downtown St. Paul.  Of course, the timing of the
>> flooding is uncertain, though the most likely period is within 2 wks either
>> side of the Frozen Four. [Insert your own disclaimers here about forecasting
>> this far in advance]  Downtown St. Paul and the Xcel Center are up on the
>> bluffs of the river and shouldn't be materially affected.  The largest
>> effects on visitors would be road closures.
>> 
>> The Shepard Road approach to the RiverCentre parking ramp will very likely
>> be shut down approaching from the east.  I wouldn't plan on using this route
>> at all.  (The ramp itself is high enough not to be flooded and the entrance
>> from Kellogg Boulevard would still be accessible.)  If I read the forecast
>> correctly, there's about a 45% chance of record flooding, which might shut
>> down Shepard Road west of the parking ramp, also.
>> 
>> http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/period.php?wfo=mpx&gage=STPM5&stream=Mississippi%20River&city=St%20Paul 
>> 
>> Road closures might also affect off-day plans SW of the Twin Cities along
>> the Minnesota River (35W crossing at Savage, Hwy 13, etc) or NE along the
>> St. Croix River (Minnesota-Wisconsin boundary at Stillwater, Hwy 95, etc).
>> 
>> In any chase, you'll want to check on conditions closer to the time of the
>> event, but I thought I'd send this out now in case it affects anyone's
>> planning.
>> -Pam Sweeney