State Disaster Assistance for St. Louis County approved

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Minnesota National Guard

DULUTH, Minn. & ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz announced the authorization of emergency assistance for areas of St. Louis County that suffered damage caused by wildfires in May.

The funding and public assistance will aid in rebuilding public infrastructure damaged by the fires.

In making the announcement Governor Walz said in a news release, “I’m grateful for Minnesota’s emergency management team as they work closely with St. Louis County to assess the damage and help communities recover.”

Areas of St. Louis County are receiving emergency assistance for significant damage caused by wildfires between May 11 and May 24, 2025.

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