Minnesota National Guard: FBI Warns Of 'Credible Threat' Against Soldiers And Airmen

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota National Guard is reporting that they have been notified by the FBI of a “credible threat” directed against them prior to the Guard’s activation.

Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen, adjutant general of the Guard, said that he has advised Gov. Tim Walz to allow soldiers and airmen to be armed.

Beyond that, the National Guard said they were not able to offer any other specific details as to the nature of the threat.

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