Pawlenty heads back to flood area
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Gov. Tim Pawlenty is heading back Moorhead today to meet with the state and local officials who are dealing with flooding on the Red River.
A news release from the governor's office says he spoke with President Barack Obama before leaving St. Paul. Pawlenty thanked the president for signing the emergency declaration for Minnesota and for the assistance from the federal government.
Pawlenty will join U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson at a press availability this afternoon at the Clay County Courthouse.
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