St. Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz released the following statement today congratulating Interim Col. Christina Bogojevic on her appointment as colonel of the Minnesota State Patrol. Bogojevic has been with the State Patrol for more than 20 years and has served as second in command since December 2022.

“I applaud the appointment of Interim Col. Bogojevic as the new colonel of the State Patrol. With over 20 years of experience serving Minnesotans, she brings strong leadership, compassion, and a dedication to law enforcement into this role,” said Governor Walz. “I’m grateful for her continued service and leadership with the State Patrol and look forward to working together to keep Minnesota’s roads and communities safe.”