>>Walz Approves Disaster Aid for Minnesota Counties
(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz has authorized state disaster assistance for six Minnesota counties recovering from flooding and wildfires. Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties are receiving assistance following severe flooding that began in September. Cook and Lake counties are eligible for help recovering from wildfires that started in July. The funding will help local governments repair damaged public infrastructure and cover disaster-related costs that exceed their available resources. The total amount of assistance will be determined after recovery work is completed and expenses are documented.
>>Tariff Relief Proposed for Small Businesses
(Washington, D.C.) – Minnesota small businesses impacted by the federal tariffs could soon see help in the form of refunds. Minnesota Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (DFL- MN03) has introduced the Small Business Tariff Relief Hotline Act. The new legislation would create a hotline number so small business owners have a direct line to the Small Business Administration to voice their tariff-related issues and get help navigating refunds. Morrison is a member of the House Small Business Committee.
>>Veterans Day Ceremony Held in Duluth
(Duluth, MN) – Minnesota’s Official State Veterans Day program brought together Veterans, their families, elected officials and members of the public to honor all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The annual celebration, held this year at the Duluth National Guard Training and Community Center, provided an opportunity for Minnesotans to recognize the service and sacrifice of Veterans from every generation and every branch of the military. Today’s event included a community breakfast followed by a keynote address and formal ceremony.
>>Congresswoman Morrison Addresses Veterans on House Floor
(Washington, D.C.) – On this Veterans Day in Washington, D.C., Minnesota Congresswoman Kelly Morrison took to the House floor to honor all veterans and their families. She said, “I’m proud to say that Minnesota is home to nearly 300,000 veterans. I rise to extend my deepest gratitude to every veteran and servicemember who have given so much for our freedom and our democracy.” Morrison is a member of the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and her family has a long history of service in the military.
>>Minnesota Chamber to Release 2027 Business Benchmarks
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota business leaders and policymakers will gather next week to discuss the state’s economic future. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting Tuesday in St. Paul. The event will focus on challenges facing Minnesota businesses, workforce needs and ways to strengthen the state’s economic competitiveness. The Chamber will also release its 2027 Business Benchmarks report, comparing Minnesota’s economic performance with other states and identifying areas where the state could improve its economic growth and business climate.
