ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - As rioters target businesses along University Avenue in St. Paul, Mayor Melvin Carter is requesting help from the National Guard to help control crowds.
After protests over the death of George Floyd turned violent in Minneapolis Wednesday evening, businesses were burned and looted throughout the night.
Protesters damaged law enforcement squad vehicles at a St. Paul Target. Protests have been bubbling in the Twin Cities metro area in response to the death of George Floyd.
Thursday afternoon, groups turned their attention to the Midway area of St. Paul. Police say groups of younger people were attempting to steal from the Target store in that location and other businesses.