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As protests in Minnesota continue amid ongoing tension between demonstrators and federal agents in the area, Gov. Tim Walz and local safety officials announced Jan. 17 that the Minnesota National Guard has been "mobilized" and is on standby if needed.

In a Facebook post Jan. 17, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety said that at "Gov. Walz's direction," the Minnesota National Guard was mobilized and was "staging to support local law enforcement and emergency management agencies."

The department further clarified in the post that troops had not been deployed.

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[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 3 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

National Guard are still on standby.

Also, Jake Lang was run out of town. His march attracted like 9 people. What the fuck is USA Today doing normalizing that shit head?!

[–] Tinidril@midwest.social 3 points 13 hours ago

What the fuck is USA Today doing normalizing that shit head?!

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