Around 1,500 Soldiers on Standby for Deployment to Minneapolis, Officials Say
By The BriefBrief
Officials have announced that approximately 1,500 soldiers are on standby for potential deployment to Minneapolis in response to ongoing civil unrest and public safety concerns.
WHO:Officials and military personnel
WHAT:Standby deployment of soldiers
WHEN:Jan 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:Minneapolis, Minnesota
WHY:To address civil unrest and ensure public safety
