On January 25, 2026, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz deployed the state National Guard to Minneapolis–St. Paul after a fatal federal immigration enforcement shooting sparked large protests. Video circulated showing Guard members handing out coffee, hot chocolate and donuts to anti‑ICE demonstrators while wearing bright reflective vests to distinguish themselves from federal agents. A Guardsman told WCCO the gesture was a “demonstration of safety and security.” The action, captured and shared widely on social media, drew mixed reactions—some praised de‑escalation; others criticized the move as politicized amid an ongoing state and federal probe of the shooting. Investigations continue and tensions remain. (apnews.com)