 Governor Mark Dayton has signed an emergency executive order proclaiming a state of peacetime emergency in numerous communities that have been impacted by significant torrential rains, flash flooding, high winds and tornadoes. These severe summer storms which began on June 9th have caused significant flooding and damage to public infrastructure and property in 36 Minnesota counties and one tribal nation. Now here's a look at the counties included in the state of emergency. As you can see the list includes several in our viewing area including Aiken, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater and Malax as well as Red Lake Nation. In addition to declaring a state of a peacetime emergency in these counties and tribal nation, the governor's order directs the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along with other state agencies to continue providing assistance and support to affected communities. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.