The Minnesota National Guard’s Cyber Protection Unit is working to help St. Paul respond to a cyberattack that began last week. This is the first time the eight-year-old unit has deployed to an attack on Minnesota computer systems.

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

The City of St. Paul, Minnesota is grappling with the aftermath of a serious cyberattack that has disrupted internal systems and prompted officials to declare a state of emergency, activate the Emergency Operations Center,