Minot native comes from Florida to help clean up

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Minot native who owns a cleaning and restoration business in Florida is among the people helping the city recover from a historic flood.

Matt Nelson says he never expected to find work in his hometown after starting Excel Cleaning and Restoration Supplies. Nelson's parents and other family members live in Minot.

The Minot Daily News says Nelson persuaded another Florida company, Global Disaster Recovery, to join in the cleanup effort. Nelson recruited workers from Ohio, Tennessee, Colorado and Texas.

Nelson says he is donating a percentage of his sales to Minot Public Schools.

Many Minot residents are returning to their homes after record Souris River flooding forced the evacuation of thousands of residents.

The National Guard says about 4,000 homes suffered damage in Minot and Ward County.

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