The State Patrol is a division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

[citation needed] According to Bellingcat the Minnesota State Patrol was among the police departments which deliberately targeted journalists during the George Floyd protests.

[9] In late May 2020, the Minnesota State Patrol was involved in policing the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul.

The State Patrol slashed tires of at least several dozen unoccupied vehicles parked near protests, admitting their involvement around a week later.

[14] Each district office is led by a Captain and is staffed with troopers and investigators, along with communication and support staff to assist in the patrol's missions.

Since the establishment of the Minnesota State Patrol, eight troopers have died while on duty.