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.

Gov. Tim Walz has activated the Minnesota National Guard to assist St. Paul in responding to a cyberattack on the capital city on Tuesday.

Following suspicious activity being detected in the computer networks of the capital St Paul, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the state's National Guard to help defend against attackers.