Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 12-11 ordering the Adjutant General of Minnesota to order to state active duty such personnel and equipment necessary to support wildfire suppression in Northwest Minnesota.
Earlier today, two Minnesota National Guard UH-60 "Blackhawk" helicopters with aircrew, maintenance and fuel support teams were sent to assist the ongoing efforts to control the fire suppression.
Emergency Executive Order 12-11 is attached.
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