Washington, D.C. : This week, FBI Director Christopher Wray visited the Minneapolis Field Office and the Bismarck and Rapid City Resident Agencies. He met with employees, as well as a number of key law enforcement, military, academia, and private sector partners from across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota to discuss the Bureau’s work in the region and affirm our continued commitment to working with our partners.
“The amount of phenomenal work coming out of this division is incredible. To be here and get briefed on everything our folks are doing in the region is inspiring,” said Director Wray. “One of the best parts of my job is getting out and engaging with the people who are on the ground doing the work of the FBI and taking a first-hand look at our mission in action.”
During meetings with local, state, and Tribal law enforcement officials, Director Wray heard about the unique challenges facing law enforcement in the region, discussed the importance of strong partnerships and collaboration in fulfilling our shared mission, and emphasized our continued commitment to Tribal communities.
FBI Director Christopher Wray meets with Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr. and local law enforcement partners at the FBI Minneapolis Field Office in August 2024.
“We’re proud to stand alongside our partners as we work together to keep our communities safe, give victims a voice, and ensure that ‘justice for all’ applies to everyone. It’s through our partnerships that we can more effectively fight violent crime, lock up child predators, combat violent extremism, protect our critical infrastructure, and make a dent in the continuing fentanyl crisis.”
Director Wray has visited each of the Bureau’s 56 field offices at least twice since his tenure began. This trip marks his third visit to the field office in Minneapolis and his first visit to the Dakotas as FBI Director.
FBI Minneapolis serves Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, covers 206 counties, spans approximately 224,438 square miles, and includes more than seven million people. The office has primary law enforcement duties on 14 Indian reservations and is responsible for approximately 850 miles along the northern U.S. border.
