Jan 26, 2026
Most Viewedminneapolish riots
The unrest that followed May 25, 2020, murder began as protests on May 26 and quickly escalated into widespread demonstrations, rioting, arson and looting across Minneapolis– and beyond . By early Jun...
Minnesota National Guard Deployment
The deployment of the Minnesota National Guard to support local authorities in Minneapolis, with the Pentagon placing active-duty soldiers on prepare-to-deploy orders.
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4 resultsJan 19, 2026
Most Viewedhas the national guard been deployed in Minneapolis
The Minnesota National Guard has been mobilized and staged to support local authorities in Minneapolis but, according to official statements, its troops were on standby at bases and not patrolling cit...
Jan 27, 2026
Most ViewedWhat is the Minnesota National Guard’s formal policy on interactions with protesters and public distribution of supplies?
’s formal posture toward protesters is explicitly supportive of local civil authorities: Guard forces are authorized to support to protect life, property, and the ability of to assemble peacefully, an...
Jan 26, 2026
Does Minnesota national guard have supremacy over local police?
National Guard does not have blanket "supremacy" over local police; when activated under state authority the Guard serves in a supporting role to civil authorities and operates under the governor’s ch...