Latest "minnesota national guard" stories

Veteran killed in Fargo police ambush remembered as ‘brave young man’

Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin previously served in the Minnesota Army National Guard and was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq.

2 months ago

Guard members embrace job that can make surprising demands

From assisting at COVID-19 testing sites to protecting the U.S. Capitol, it’s been a busy two years for the Minnesota National Guard.

By Sarah Kocher, St. Cloud Times via the AP

21 months ago

Minnesota National Guard to help staff long-term care sites

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz first announced the plan to use Guard members in care homes in November.

22 months ago

Minnesota National Guard walks a fine line on Minneapolis streets

"They think we're foreign occupiers."

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

Suspect arrested after drive-by shooting at Minnesota Guardsmen

Both troops were only lightly injured and they have already returned to duty, a Minnesota National Guard spokesman told Army Times.

By Kyle Rempfer

2 years ago

Shots fired at National Guardsmen patrolling in Minneapolis

The Minnesota National Guard said the men were hurt when several shots came from a light-colored SUV around 4:19 a.m. One was treated at a hospital for an injury for shattered glass, and the other Guard member’s injuries were described as superficial.

2 years ago