Walz circles back asking feds for help rebuilding following Twin Cities riots

August 4, 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is again asking for federal help to rebuild from the unrest that followed George Floyd’s death.

Walz said Monday he has requested a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration that would free up low-interest loans to help property owners rebuild.

Last month Walz had asked President Donald Trump to declare a “major disaster” in a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency because of extensive damage to public infrastructure following the death of Floyd.  

The federal government denied that request. The Democratic governor is appealing that decision.