 At least 22 Minnesota counties will receive federal aid to help cover the cost of repairing damage caused by recent flooding. FEMA approved a disaster declaration for the state on Friday. The declaration will help reimburse local governments for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and repair and replacement of damaged infrastructure caused by flooding in the last two weeks. State officials say up to 20 more counties could be added to the list as damage estimates are completed. The declaration was requested by Governor Tim Walz.