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Minnesota National Guard, several other agencies mobilized ahead of Saturday march

by Tyler Church and Alexis Letang | Published January 16, 2026

The Minnesota National Guard is mobilizing to act as support to other local law enforcement during this weekend’s protests, announced Bob Jacobson, the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. 

“I am appreciative of our state partners, including the Minnesota National Guard, State Patrol, the Department of Natural Resources, MetroTransit and the University of Minnesota, who all stand ready to uphold public safety,” Jacobson said in Friday’s press conference. 

“March Against Minnesota Fraud,” organized by conservative influencer Jake Lang, is planned for Saturday at 12 p.m. at Minneapolis City Hall.