duluth flood

Millions of dollars in relief loan money is sitting unclaimed more than six months after heavy flooding hit northeastern Minnesota. Most of the $12 million allocated by the Legislature for disaster loans to homeowners remains unclaimed.

Republican legislative leaders are advising lawmakers to prepare for an Aug. 24 special session on flood relief. A memo from House Speaker Kurt Zellers and Senate Majority Leader David Senjem says the date is tentative and final details aren't yet firmed up.