Local, state and federal agencies are investigating a cyberattack against the City of St. Paul that caused the city to shut down its information systems.

Gov. Tim Walz issued the executive order Tuesday afternoon, while the city declared a state of emergency. ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order to activate the National Guard Tuesday after the city of St. Paul became the target of a cyberattack. According to the governor's office, the order took effect immediately.

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.