Gov. Walz authorizes National Guard to assist with winter storm operations

Minnesota National Guard to assist emergency storm operations in Freeborn County

Governor Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide support for emergency winter storm operations.

Gov. Walz deploys National Guard for winter storm aid

MNNESOTA--Gov. Tim Walz has taken action to address hazardous winter weather conditions by authorizing the National Guard to assist with emergency operations.

Governor Walz declares peacetime emergency amid heavy snowfall in Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and called in the Minnesota National Guard to help with blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall across the state.

Update: No travel is advised now in ten counties in southwest and west central Minnesota

Update Noon: WILLMAR — The Minnesota Department of Transportation has now added three west central Minnesota counties to its no travel advisory — Kandiyohi, Meeker, and Renville. Heavy snowfall and strong winds are creating limited visibility. Motorists are advised not to travel in these areas until conditions improve, according to a MnDOT news release. Update 11 a.m.: WILLMAR — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is advising no travel o…

Gov. Walz sends National Guard to help with winter storm response in southern MN

Gov. Walz has directed the Minnesota National Guard to assist with emergency storm operations during the winter storm in Minnesota on Sunday.

Gov. Walz authorizes National Guard to assist with winter storm operations

“During a time of peak holiday travel, the winter weather moving across the state poses a major risk for anyone on the roads,” said Governor Walz in a statement.