St. Paul to see increased law enforcement presence Thursday for emergency drill

WCCO Digital Update: Morning of Sept. 22, 2022

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- If you see a large law enforcement presence in St. Paul Thursday, be aware, it's likely a drill.

Several agencies, including the St. Paul Fire Department and the Minnesota National Guard, are running an emergency preparedness exercise. It helps train them for real-world emergencies.

This is happening from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday in the area near Como Park and McMurray Athletic Fields.

Roads will remain open, but residents may run into some traffic backups.

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