Looks like the Gov. has had enough:
Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard on Thursday after two nights of escalating protests following the death of George Floyd, declaring a state of emergency in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding communities.
Protests erupted across South Minneapolis on Wednesday into early Thursday morning after Mr. Floyd, who was black, died in police custody on Monday. He repeatedly said, “I can’t breathe,” while being detained by a white police officer, who was fired after the encounter.
The governor said that he supported peaceful demonstrations but that the destruction on Wednesday night warranted further action to keep the peace. During the protests, the police fired tear gas and rubber bullets as people set buildings on fire and looted stores.
Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard on Thursday after two nights of escalating protests following the death of George Floyd, declaring a state of emergency in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding communities.
Protests erupted across South Minneapolis on Wednesday into early Thursday morning after Mr. Floyd, who was black, died in police custody on Monday. He repeatedly said, “I can’t breathe,” while being detained by a white police officer, who was fired after the encounter.
The governor said that he supported peaceful demonstrations but that the destruction on Wednesday night warranted further action to keep the peace. During the protests, the police fired tear gas and rubber bullets as people set buildings on fire and looted stores.
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