Walz did call in the National Guard during the 2020 uprising but communication with community leaders was key.
Peter Callaghan is a staff writer with a focus on local news in Minnesota. He has written for various publications including MinnPost, Owatonna People's Press, BusinessNorth, HometownSource, Twin Cities Business, Grand Rapids Herald-Review, St. Cloud Times Media, and Timberjay Newspaper. Peter's articles cover a range of topics including politics, finance, cannabis legislation, and social issues impacting the local community.