Businesses financially hurt by wildfires; Drought reduced slightly in Minnesota
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Businesses impacted by the wildfires burning in the Boundary Waters are asking for state aid after Gov. Tim Walz suggested this week that a special session to provide wildfire relief is unlikely.
And the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update for Minnesota is showing a SLIGHT improvement in long-standing drought conditions across the state.
Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
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