The Minnesota Secretary of State’s office was evacuated after a suspicious package delivery

ST. PAUL (Valley News Live) – Officials say a suspicious package was delivered to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office on Friday, September 27th.

The office was evacuated while the investigation continued. The FBI, US Postal Inspection Service and Minnesota State Patrol are responding to the incident.

The package was addressed to the office with a return address to the “United States Traitor Elimination Army.” Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement:

“Threatening election officials is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. Our democracy relies on public servants who must be able to carry out their duties free from fear, intimidation or harassment. This action does not affect our work or our determination to conduct another election that is free, fair, accurate and secure. We will work with our law enforcement partners to ensure that the person or persons responsible for this action are held accountable.”

Earlier this month, several other secretaries of state and state election officials received similar suspicious packages.

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