The Brief
- Gov. Walz has activated the National Guard to help after the snowstorm made its way through Minnesota Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
- Freeborn County officials have asked for assistance to respond to the storm and rescue stranded motorists.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to help support communities after the March snowstorm.
Minnesota snowstorm help
Local perspective:
Walz on Tuesday declared a peacetime emergency and authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide support for emergency storm operations after heavy snowfall and blizzard-like conditions Wednesday, a press release says.
“Minnesota is no stranger to winter weather, but conditions can quickly become unpredictable and dangerous,” Gov. Walz said. “As we work to alleviate the dangerous road conditions, the National Guard is stepping up to provide life-saving support.”…