Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency following a spring snowstorm that brought heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions to the state Wednesday.
Walz’s executive order , which is effective immediately, authorizes the Minnesota National Guard to provide support for emergency storm operations.
“Minnesota is no stranger to winter weather, but conditions can quickly become unpredictable and dangerous,” Walz said. “As we work to alleviate the dangerous road conditions, the National Guard is stepping up to provide life-saving support.”…