Jan 15, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Security officials asked Minnesotans on Thursday to consider staying away from the state Capitol complex unless they have specific planned activities or business there.
The request came amid growing concern about potential attacks at state capitols ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration and following last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday activated the Minnesota National Guard to protect the state Capitol. That followed a memo from the FBI Minneapolis field office warning of potential extremist threats to the Minnesota and Michigan capitols this Sunday.
Walz to hold press conference on Minnesota State Capitol safety concerns
This comes amid ongoing threats to state Capitols across the country.
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Credit: Office of the Governor via YouTube
Ahead of a weekend of protests planned across the country, Gov. Tim Walz on Friday will discuss safety at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
According to a news release, Walz will hold a press conference to provide an update on security concerns at the state Capitol following the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week and continued threats to state capitols.
Walz will be joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington, Minnesota National Guard Adj. Gen. Shawn Manke, Minnesota State Patrol Chief Col. Matt Langer and St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell.
Law enforcement leaders said they'd not found any credible threats as of Friday but would have a strong presence at the Capitol complex over the weekend.
Watch live: Gov. Walz discusses Capitol safety concerns ahead of potential weekend protests
He ll be speaking at noon.
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Credit: Office of the Governor
Gov. Tim Walz will discuss safety at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul ahead of planned weekend protests in Minnesota and across the United States.
The governor will hold a press conference at noon to provide an update on security concerns at the state Capitol following the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week and continued threats to state capitols.
Walz will be joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington, Minnesota National Guard Adj. Gen. Shawn Manke, Minnesota State Patrol Chief Col. Matt Langer and St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Authorities now believe there is no credible, immediate threat from extremists to Minnesota in the runup to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, Public Safety Commissioner.