Politics & Government

National Guard Called To Assist Stranded Drivers In Dakota County

Gov. Mark Dayton signed an executive order Monday directing the National Guard to rescue motorists caught in Monday's blizzard.

Gov. Mark Dayton Monday signed Emergency Executive Order 18-03 Monday to provide assistance and emergency relief services to motorists in Dakota and 17 other counties. Heavy snow and strong winds created dangerous driving conditions throughout central and southern Minnesota.

The order directs the National Guard to provide assistance in Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan counties as needed.


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