[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today ordered the deployment of state law enforcement personnel to support public safety efforts around schools and places of worship in Minneapolis. This deployment follows a request from the City of Minneapolis for additional resources following the tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church on August 27, 2025. The Minnesota State Patrol and Department of Natural Resources began partnering with the City of Minneapolis Thursday morning.
“Students deserve to start the school year full of hope, excitement, maybe a little apprehension about what the year may bring,” said Governor Walz. “No child in America should go to school apprehensive of danger, of losing a classmate, of gunshots during prayer. We will work in close partnership with the City of Minneapolis to give residents every reassurance that their families and their children are safe. I am grateful to the State Patrol and the Department of Natural Resources for their willingness to help.”
“Our presence is about more than patrols — it’s about letting the people of Minneapolis know they are not alone. Together with our law enforcement partners in Minneapolis, we’re committed to protecting our neighborhoods and supporting the community,” said State Patrol Col. Christina Bogojevic.…