Gov. Tim Walz authorizes the Minnesota National Guard to assist local police amid growing protest

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View in Browser Gov. Tim Walz authorizes the Minnesota National Guard to assist local police amid growing protest January 24, 2026 The Minnesota National Guard, which had been activated earlier by Gov. Tim Walz, was assisting local police amid growing protests after federal immigration officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man Saturday in Minneapolis. Read more Today's latest headlines ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.