Minnesota National Guard placed on standby to support law enforcement as protests turn violent

[Minnesota](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/us-regions/midwest/minnesota) Minnesota National Guard placed on standby to support law enforcement as protests turn violent Guard members will wear bright yellow vests to distinguish themselves from other agencies if activated  By [Alexandra Koch](//www.foxnews.com/person/k/alexandra-koch) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 17, 2026 6:21pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/17) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387431682112) #### [Republicans accuse Tim Walz of fomenting "civil war" with National Guard threat](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387431682112) House Republicans spoke with Fox News Digital after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz suggested he could activate the National Guard in his state. NEWYou can now listen t... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*