Governor Tim Walz has issued an Emergency Declaration declaring a curfew in Ramsey County, including Roseville, due to the potential for unrest related to fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a Brooklyn Center Police Officer.
The shooting occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, April 11.
The curfew will be in place from 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12 until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13 and also includes Hennepin and Anoka counties.
In light of the curfew, the City of Roseville is canceling or postponing all Parks and Recreation programming and facility use scheduled to take place after 6:45 p.m. tonight. Roseville Police will have extra staffing on city roads Monday night into Tuesday morning to ensure the safety of all in the community and are asking residents to comply with the Governor’s curfew order.
Law enforcement, fire and medical personnel, and members of the news media, as well as other persons authorized by the City of Roseville, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Minnesota State Patrol, or Minnesota National Guard, are exempt from the curfew. Individuals traveling directly to and from work or seeking emergency care are also exempt.