Multiple southern Minnesota counties to receive statewide aid after severe storms

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has authorized state disaster assistance for six counties affected by severe weather: Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties, hit by flooding, and Cook and Lake counties, affected by wildfires. The flooding began in mid-September, with intense rainfall from September 19 causing mudslides, road closures and damage to homes and other property. The total aid will be set after documentation and recovery work are complete.