Minnesota legislature meets in special session to pass flood relief

Flooded road
Flood waters pour over this gravel road in Martin County and into a nearby corn field.
MPR Photo/Mark Steil

The Minnesota Legislature convenes in special session today to pass a flood relief package for southern Minnesota. The $80 million bill would help local governments rebuild roads, provide loans, and offer grants to small businesses.

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