MN Gov. Tim Walz mobilizes state National Guard amid ongoing protests
- Posted on January 18, 2026
- By CNN
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MN Gov. Tim Walz mobilizes state National Guard amid ongoing protests
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says National Guard troops are mobilized and ready to assist state authorities as protests continue in Minneapolis, but he emphasizes they have not been deployed to city streets and would be used to support public safety and peaceful assembly.