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Governor Walz Expands Relief for Storm-Affected Veterans

7/9/2025

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz took decisive action on July 8, issuing an executive order to aid veterans impacted by devastating storms in Beltrami County. This new directive enhances a prior emergency declaration, empowering the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to launch vital disaster relief programs for housing and essential needs, as damage assessments continue.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz took decisive action on July 8, issuing an executive order to aid veterans impacted by devastating storms in Beltrami County. This new directive enhances a prior emergency declaration, empowering the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to launch vital disaster relief programs for housing and essential needs, as damage assessments continue.