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Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan Public Safety Update: June 4, 2020

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June 4, 2020

Updates from the Governor

Last night, Governor Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard to provide protection for Clay County and surrounding areas during demonstrations planned in North Dakota in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

Local law enforcement authorities are aware of credible threats of violent activities during demonstrations planned in North Dakota that could impact nearby Minnesota communities, and requested assistance from the Minnesota National Guard to help provide security and preserve public safety. Continue reading “Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan Public Safety Update: June 4, 2020”

Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan Public Safety Update: June 3, 2020

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June 3, 2020

Updates from the Governor

Attorney General Keith Ellison today announced that he has charged all four officers involved in George Floyd’s death, and announced that he has increased the charge against former officer Derek Chauvin to second degree murder. Governor Walz released the following statement:

“I laid flowers at George Floyd’s memorial this morning. As a former high school history teacher, I looked up at the mural of George’s face painted above and I reflected on what his death will mean for future generations. What will our young people learn about this moment? Will his death be just another blip in a textbook? Or will it go down in history as when our country turned toward justice and change?”

“It’s on each of us to determine that answer.” Continue reading “Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan Public Safety Update: June 3, 2020”

Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan Public Safety Update: June 2, 2020

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Updates from the Governor

Today, Governor Walz announced the Minnesota Department of Human Rights will begin an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) after filing a civil rights charge related to the death of George Floyd. This investigation into policies, procedures, and practices over the past 10 years will determine if the MPD has engaged in systemic discriminatory practices towards people of color and ensure any such practices are stopped. Department of Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero will lead the investigation.

This important action against an police department will allow the Department of Human Rights to take swift action in response to any determination of civil rights violations.

“Minnesotans can expect our administration to use every tool at our disposal to deconstruct generations of systemic racism in our state,” said Governor Tim Walz. “As we move forward, we ask the community to watch what we do, not what we say. It is going to take action at all levels, from the neighborhood on up, to get the change we need to see. This effort is only one of many steps to come in our effort to restore trust with those in the community who have been unseen and unheard for far too long.” Continue reading “Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan Public Safety Update: June 2, 2020”