In response to a cyberattack, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an emergency executive order bringing National Guard soldiers to active duty.

Gov. Tim Walz activated the state military's cyber forces to help ensure public services continue to run as the city of Saint Paul battles an ongoing cyberattack.

Following suspicious activity being detected in the computer networks of the capital St Paul, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the state's National Guard to help defend against attackers.