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Minnesota Gov. Asks Trump to Declare State of Disaster After $500 Million Riot Damage

Minnesota Gov. Asks Trump to Declare State of Disaster After $500 Million Riot Damage
A man poses for photos in front of a fire at an AutoZone store, while protesters hold a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP
Katabella Roberts
Katabella Roberts
7/3/2020|Updated: 7/3/2020

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on July 2 asked President Donald Trump to declare a state of disaster due to the “extensive fire damage to public infrastructure caused by civil unrest” following the death of George Floyd.

The governor also requested financial support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help the state rebuild following the extensive damage.

Katabella Roberts
Katabella Roberts
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Katabella Roberts is a news writer for The Epoch Times, focusing primarily on the United States, world, and business news.
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