Minnesota agencies experiencing technology issues [Video]

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Various agencies and counties across Minnesota are reporting issues from the global technology outage on Friday morning.

Here’s what we know about the outage

The CEO of the cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike posted on X that the defect came from an update for Windows users, noting the issue was not a security incident or cyberattack.

The outage is leaving users around the world unable to access its cloud computing platforms and is also causing big problems for banks, airlines, media outlets, and more.

READ MORE: Major global outage hits airlines, banks, businesses – what to know

There are some reports of disruptions at hospitals and warehouses and even some 911 issues in several states, including Minnesota.

Law enforcement phone outages

Various law enforcement agencies have reported issues with their phone systems and 911 call services. The Faribault Police Department said Rice and Steele counties reported difficulties with their services but restored at 3:45 a.m. on Friday.

The St. …