ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller released the following statement responding to House DFL Majority Leader Ryan Winkler and others remaining silent on the violence and chaos in Minneapolis last night.

“Today, Democrats held a press conference in Minneapolis to talk about legalizing edibles, less than 12 hours after a night of dangerous incidents spread throughout the city. Innocent people and law enforcement were forced to dodge fireworks intentionally shot at them and their homes, and a shooting at a popular park injured many others. 

“While Senate Republicans are focused on making communities safer, Democrats continue to turn a blind eye to violent crime. Republicans will continue to make public safety a priority by putting more good cops on the streets and holding criminals accountable for their actions.”