Gov. Tim Pawlenty continued his Red River Valley flood tour this afternoon, swinging 45 miles south to check on the situation in Breckenridge. Earlier in the day, he'd been in Moorhead to meet volunteers and get a briefing on the rising Red.

He's already declared a state of emergency in seven counties in the river valley, as heavy rains added to concerns that the spring runoff will bring the river well above flood levels.

Meanwhile, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman urged residents and "community partners" to lend a hand in the flood area. He said people could check the Moorhead website to see what kind of help is needed.

As of now, the city is asking people to show up for sandbag duty all week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Nemzek Hall on the Minnesota State University Moorhead campus.  Nemzek Hall is located on 17th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues south.

Participants are asked to car pool if possible and to bring ID. All volunteers must fill out a registration form.  Minors must bring the form signed by their parent/guardian.