In the wake of the early morning shootings in the metro area targeting two Minnesota state lawmakers, Golden Valley Mayor Roslyn Harmon provided the following message to the community on behalf of the City Council.
“Citizens of Golden Valley,
Governor Walz has issued a State of Emergency and a shelter-in-place order for the city of Brooklyn Park.
I want to assure you that our Golden Valley state representative and senator are safe.
Please stay informed by checking your local news outlets for real-time updates and official information.
We extend our prayers to all those affected and call for continued protection over our lawmakers and elected officials. We also offer our deepest gratitude to the public safety personnel and first responders who are managing this situation with professionalism, courage, and care.
Stay safe and stay alert.”