Gov. Walz announces $4 million in emergency state funding for Minnesota food shelves

Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday $4 million in emergency state funding for Minnesota's food shelves as the federal shutdown continues. Funding comes as the federal government shutdown threatens to halt grocery benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. An old government center in downtown Buffalo could soon make way for new development. This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Elena See. Theme music is by Gary Meister. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube or RSS .