<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3ZFeAK_1H5DyD3100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3ZFeAK_1H5DyD3100" width="600" height="307" ></figure>Governor Tim Walz today authorized state disaster assistance for two northern Minnesota counties affected by wildfires.The assistance will help Cook and Lake counties recover from wildfires that began July 7.“We are grateful to the emergency responders, local officials, volunteers, and community members who have worked together to support their neighbors through these disasters,” said Walz. “Minnesota has been engaged from the start - supporting emergency response, coordinating with local partners, and helping communities recover. This assistance builds on that work and will help repair critical public infrastructure.”The northern Minnesota wildfires began July 7 and caused damage to public infrastructure in portions of Cook and Lake counties.Earlier in the response, Walz declared and extended a peacetime emergency, mobilized the Minnesota National Guard, and directed state agencies to coordinate with local, federal, and Canadian partners on fire suppression, evacuations, and emergency operations.Minnesota has also worked with affected communities and business partners to support recovery.The state will provide recovery support through the Disaster Assistance Contingency Account (DACA), which provides assistance to eligible local governments when disaster costs exceed local resources.The total amount of assistance will be determined after all required documentation has been submitted and recovery work is complete.</div></body>

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Governor Tim Walz today authorized state disaster assistance for two northern Minnesota counties affected by wildfires. The assistance will help Cook and Lake counties recover from wildfires that began July 7. “We are grateful to the emergency responders, local officials, volunteers, and community members who have worked together to support...

Walz authorizes state disaster assistance for wildfires

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Governor Tim Walz today authorized state disaster assistance for two northern Minnesota counties affected by wildfires. The assistance will help Cook and L

Walz authorizes state disaster assistance for wildfires

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