Minnesota deployed the National Guard to support public safety after a fatal federal immigration shooting, while Governor Walz pressed for de-escalation, and critics and supporters clashed over the optics of Guardsmen handing out donuts.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has mobilized the state National Guard to support the Minnesota State Patrol, a spokesperson for the guard said Saturday.

The Department of Public Safety commissioner says he's hopeful protests will remain peaceful like last weekend.

Minnesota National Guard members will wear yellow reflective vests to distinguish themselves from other law enforcement if activated during anti-ICE protests.

At least 300 people gathered in front of Springfield City Hall on Jan. 30 as part of a nationwide shutdown calling for an end to funding to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and their "reign of terror."

Members of the Minnesota National Guard were seen handing out donuts and coffee to protesters in St Paul on Sunday5.This footage was captured by Anthony Cabassa, who said that National Guard members “were given reflective vests” so protesters wouldn’t “confuse them with federal agents.