President Donald Trump has approved North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential disaster declaration. An October snowstorm caused up to $9.7 million in damage to public infrastructure, according to preliminary assessments. The declaration covers 16 counties including Grand Forks, LaMoure, Stutsman and Walsh. This is the second presidential disaster declaration granted for the state for events in 2019. The other was granted in June 2019 in response to spring flooding. Read more.
