(ABC 6 News) – Freeborn County is among several areas declared in a state of emergency proclamation. Governor Tim Walz announced on Friday that he has authorized emergency assistance for eight Minnesota counties due to severe weather and flooding damage sustained during four different weather events spanning between April 22 and July 5. Freeborn County is eligible and will receive assistance due to severe thunderstorms with heavy rains and flooding that occurred on July 5.
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