Commissioner Bob Jacobson made it clear — we have not stood down. State and local law enforcement arrest violent offenders every day in Minnesota. | Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Minnesota Officials Call for Peaceful Protests Ahead of Weekend Demonstrations Minnesota public safety officials, including Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson and National Guard leadership, urged residents to keep protests peaceful and orderly ahead of expected weekend demonstrations in the Twin Cities. Authorities emphasized protection of free expression while warning against actions that endanger public safety as tensions remain high following recent demonstrations over fede

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz extended condolences to the family of the woman killed by ICE. Asked if the Minnesota National Guard would be deployed against federal agents to protect residents, Walz commented on the unprecedented situation: “We’ve never been at war with our federal government.” He said the intention of the possible state National Guard deployment would be to protect Minnesotans. Video: Minnesota Department of Public Safety. | Star Tribune