Pawlenty heads back to the flood zone

Gov. Tim Pawlenty makes another trip to Moorhead this afternoon to meet with state and local officials who are working on flood efforts.

A news release from the governor's office says Pawlenty will attend a briefing with Moorhead Mayor Mark Voxland, City Manager Michael Redlinger, Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist, Moorhead Police Chief David Ebinger, FEMA officials and others. The governor will is also meet with some of the nearly 700 Minnesota National Guard soldiers who are currently on duty in the Red River Valley.

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