Gov. Dayton declares state of emergency over flooding

ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has declared a state of emergency in 35 counties because of the recent storms and flooding.

He's also directed the Minnesota National Guard to send 100 soldiers to Koochiching County to help in the fight against flooding on the Rainy River and Rainy Lake in the International Falls area.

Full story: WJFW

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