Gov. Tim Walz activated the state military's cyber forces to help ensure public services continue to run as the city of Saint Paul battles an ongoing cyberattack.

While the team has assisted with federal missions, this marks the first time its members were deployed for an incident at home.

We're learning Minnesota is uniquely prepared to investigate cyber attacks, like the one that hit St. Paul. Minnesota is just one of four states with a National Guard team dedicated to cyber protection.