EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz is set to announce emergency funding for Minnesota food shelves as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for countless Minnesota families.

Emergency funding for food shelves

What we know:

According to a press release, Gov. Walz is expected to unveil "emergency one-time funding" of $4 million for state and Tribal nation food shelves. The press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m., which can be watched live in the player above and on FOX 9’s YouTube page.

The backstory:

The emergency funding comes as the federal government shutdown jeopardizes benefits for 40 million Americans and 440,000 Minnesotans who rely on programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The USDA confirmed on Monday that no SN

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