Minnesota Governor Tim Walz took responsibility for preventing riots in Minneapolis in the spring of 2020 as the city faced chaos and destruction. Walz emphasized his commitment to preventing further unrest, stating that the responsibility fell upon him to maintain order. Despite his efforts, riots continued in Minneapolis, resulting in significant damage to buildings and properties.
The riots were sparked by the death of George Floyd, a Black man, at the hands of a White officer during a police encounter. The unrest in Minneapolis was part of a larger wave of social justice protests and riots that swept across the nation amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and government-mandated lockdown measures.
