Minnesota Guard Heads to D.C. for Freedom 250 | Minneapolis News

One hundred seven Minnesota National Guard troops, mostly from Mankato, are volunteering for a major security role at the Freedom 250 celebrations in Washington D.C., part of a 5,000-person effort. Governor Walz praised their commitment and Minnesota’s active Guard, noting the state’s strong contribution despite its size. These soldiers will be activated until July 23rd, helping ensure the event’s success — a powerful display of Minnesotan pride and service. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c1ea1190cd1a5f8