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Dayton tours flood damage in southwest Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton was in southwest Minnesota earlier this week to see damage caused by flooding.
Speaking to reporters in Jackson Monday, Dayton said he was shocked by what he saw.
“I was surprised how close (the water) is to overpasses on bridges. Fortunately, most of them seemed to be recently built. But the magnitude of the water, I’ve just never seen anything like it.”
Damage from flooding is estimated at nearly $8 million dollars, meaning the state will qualify for major federal assistance.
Dayton also declared a state of emergency for 36 counties affected by severe weather since June 9th. Zero interest loans are available to help Minnesota farmers clean up farm operations, repair or replace farm structures, and replace seed, other crop inputs, feed, and livestock.
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