St. Paul, MN- Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced a plan to distribute $853 million in relief to communities across the state impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. $841 million will be distributed to Minnesota counties, cities, and towns to support local government coronavirus relief efforts. $12 million will be allocated toward food shelves and food banks. The funding was authorized under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
“Now is a time for our state to step up and help ensure that our local governments can continue to support their residents throughout this pandemic,” said Rep. Mann (DFL - Lakeville.) “We are far from out of the woods when it comes to COVID-19 and our local economies will continue to be affected for some time.”
Representative Mann represents portions of Burnsville and Lakeville which will receive $4.7 million, and $4.8 million, respectively, under the Governor’s plan.
Additional information is available on the Minnesota Department of Revenue website.
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