Minnesota National Guard Activated After Cyberattack Cripples St. Paul Services

The City of Saint Paul, Minnesota declared a state of emergency Tuesday, July 29, 2025, following a significant cyberattack that disrupted online services and internal systems. Governor Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard’s cyber protection assets in response to a formal request from city officials, citing the incident’s magnitude and complexity as exceeding local response capabilities. The attack has led to unplanned technology disruptions, temporarily disabling or delaying access to key municipal services, prompting emergency measures to mitigate risk and restore functionality.

According to statements from the Governor’s Office and Mayor Melvin Carter, the National Guard will collaborate with city, state, and federal officials to investigate and recover from the cybersecurity incident. City residents have been advised to call 911 via mobile devices in case of emergencies, and further updates are expected at an upcoming news conference. This marks one of the most serious municipal cyber incidents in Minnesota to date and highlights growing concerns over local government vulnerability to cyberattacks.