Walz authorizes state disaster assistance for Minnesota following severe storms and wildfires

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz authorized state disaster assistance for six counties affected by flooding and wildfires. The aid will support recovery in Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties after flooding that began September 19, and in Cook and Lake counties following wildfires that started July 7. State agencies and local partners will use the assistance to repair damaged public infrastructure and support ongoing recovery efforts.