A Small Business Administration representative told the Camden County Board of Commissioners that homeowners and renters with physical damage from April wildfires must apply by July 27; businesses affected by economic injury have until March 3, 2027, to seek low‑interest disaster loans.

DEED told a legislative committee that Minnesota’s paid‑leave program received just over 47,000 applications in its first 3½ months and has made more than 30,000 determinations, with about two‑thirds approved; questions remained about actuarial projections, small‑employer impacts and seasonal exclusions.

SBA provides non-collateral loans and support for small businesses and nonprofits.