May 30, 2020
Updates from the Governor
Today, Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan joined community leaders from across the Twin Cities to ask Minnesotans to stay home after 8pm tonight as we work to restore peace and order across Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
As the Governor said, we need to take a hard look at the virus that has permeated our state for hundreds of years: racism. The sickening image of Officer Chauvin with his knee on George’s neck has rightfully ignited national outrage. The perpetrators of this crime must be held accountable. But that’s only a first step.
The Governor knows there must be systemic change to address inequities stemming from generations of institutionalized racism. As we remember George Floyd, there have been peaceful gathering across the Twin Cities. But there are people, many from outside Minnesota, looking to undermine this important movement by inciting chaos and violence. Continue reading “Gov. Walz COVID-19 Update: May 30, 2020”