ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order to activate cyber protection assets from the Minnesota National Guard following a cyber attack on Saint Paul.

“We are committed to working alongside the City of Saint Paul to restore cybersecurity as quickly as possible,” said Governor Walz. “The Minnesota National Guard’s cyber forces will collaborate with city, state, and federal officials to resolve the situation and mitigate lasting impacts. Above all, we are committed to protecting the safety and security of the people of Saint Paul.”

State officials say the cyberattack's scale and complexity surpassed the city's capacity to respond. In response to a request from the city, Walz authorized the deployment of the National Guard's cyber protection support to maintain esse

See Full Page