MINNEAPOLIS — Governor Tim Walz has signed an executive order to extend the curfew in Minneapolis and St. Paul through Friday morning.
The Governor's office said the goal of the curfew is to "provide safety for Minnesota residents from individuals who have engaged in unlawful and dangerous activity in recent days and threatened the security of lawful demonstrators and first responders. "
The curfew will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. through Friday morning starting Wednesday night.
During curfew hours, no one is allowed on streets or public spaces with the exception of first responders, media, people going to and from work, individuals seeking emergency care or fleeing danger, and people experiencing homelessness.
The curfews are not limited to Minneapolis and St. Paul, various cities have also implemented their own curfews.
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said an investigation into 90 fires is ongoing, and a task force is in place to spearhead it.
Additionally, there are investigations from the Federal Bureau of Investigation into destruction in the state, and they could lead to federal charges.
Harrington asked Minnesotans to continue honoring the curfew as it will be enforced for at least two more days.
Harrington urged Minnesotans to report any suspected flammables and vehicles without license plates. He added that those reports can be made to non-emergency numbers.
