Gov. Walz announces $4M for Minnesota food shelves
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Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.Gov. Tim Walz's office said he will announce "emergency one-time funding to support food shelves across the state amid threats to federal food assistance" on Monday.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced $4 million in funding for Minnesota food shelves amid the threat of losing federal grocery assistance.
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