Fenderal Emergency Management Agency

Gov. Walz requests federal support to help rebuild after civil unrest

Nearly 1,500 businesses were vandalized, set on fire or looted during the riots.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Governor Tim Walz is requesting financial support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after civil unrest caused extensive damage to public infrastructure. Nearly 1,500 businesses were vandalized, set on fire or looted during the riots that followed the murder of George Floyd. Gov. Walz is also requesting President Donald Trump declare a major disaster for the State of…