ST PAUL, Minn. — State officials announced that the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State received a suspicious package and the office was evacuated Friday afternoon.
The FBI, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Minnesota State Patrol are investigating the incident.
According to a news release, the package was addressed to the office with a return address to the "United States Traitor Elimination Army."
The Minnesota Secretary of State is responsible for overseeing the state's elections.
According to a 2023 news release, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State temporarily relocated to the Veterans Service Building last December "while construction is underway at the State Office Building. Construction is expected to last through 2026."
KARE 11 has learned about two dozen people were evacuated around noon Friday.
State officials said several other Secretaries of State and state election officials received similar suspicious packages earlier this month.
There was no confirmation if the package had a suspicious white powder like in the other states.
"Threatening election officials is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated," Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said in a statement. "Our democracy depends on public servants who must be able to perform their duties free from fear, intimidation, or harassment. This action is not deterring our work or determination to deliver another election that is free, fair, accurate, and secure. We will work with our law enforcement partners to ensure the person or persons responsible for this action are held accountable."
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
