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The move comes after the deadly clash and insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th and continued threats to state capitols around the country, including Minnesota
No credible threat to Minnesota Capitol, DPS Commissioner says
By FOX 9 Staff
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said Friday there are no credible, immediate threats to the Minnesota State Capitol, however, there will still be increased security around the complex ahead of planned protests this weekend and through President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week. If come to the Capitol to commit violent crimes, we will stop you, Harrington warned. We will hold you accountable.
No credible threat to Minnesota Capitol, DPS Commissioner says
Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said Friday there are no credible, immediate threats to the Minnesota State Capitol. Increased security, however, will remain in place.
Amid pandemic, St. Paul reports 25% increase in violent crime Record gun violence, job losses, May riots helped drive double-digit rise. January 14, 2021 10:16pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Violent crime in St. Paul rose 25% last year amid record-breaking gun violence and fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
St. Paul s year-end crime statistics for 2020 showed a notable, double-digit increase for every major category except rape and residential burglary. Property crime is also up 13% for the second straight year, according to preliminary police data released Wednesday. This has been an incredibly hard year for all of us dealing with the global pandemic, historic levels of civil unrest and the very real economic pain during one of the most difficult periods in our country s history, said St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell. It s astonishing that people will use these incidents as an opportunity to take advantag
Walz to hold press conference on Minnesota State Capitol safety concerns
This comes amid ongoing threats to state Capitols across the country.
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Ahead of a weekend of protests planned across the country, Gov. Tim Walz on Friday will discuss safety at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
According to a news release, Walz will hold a press conference to provide an update on security concerns at the state Capitol following the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week and continued threats to state capitols.
Walz will be joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington, Minnesota National Guard Adj. Gen. Shawn Manke, Minnesota State Patrol Chief Col. Matt Langer and St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell.