Minneapolis protests: What’s happening in Alaska? Major update as Tim Walz deploys National Guard

Amid the clashes between protestors and federal agents in Minneapolis and St. Paul on Saturday, Governor Tim Walz mobilized the state National Guard to help bring the situation under control. With the ICE, Border Patrol, and the State National Guard on the streets, a concerning update has come from Alaska. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. (AP) … Read more

Pentagon orders 1,500 troops in Alaska for potential deployment to Minnesota

The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large protests against the government’s deportation drive, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Sunday. The US Army placed the units on prepare-to-deploy orders in case violence in the midwestern state escalates, the officials said, … Read more

Alaska Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2026

WHEREAS, protecting the safety and wellbeing of all Alaskans is the first priority and highest calling of the State of Alaska, and it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement officers and agencies; and WHEREAS, we honor and appreciate the law enforcement officers who put their lives … Read more