Previously: Tomorrow morning’s Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the State Fair is gonna be really interesting (August 13, 2014)

Governor Nixon’s Twitter:

Governor Jay Nixon ‏@GovJayNixon

Canceling all appearances at the @MoStateFair to visit North #STL County tomorrow. Statement to follow. 10:45 PM – 13 Aug 2014

Governor Jay Nixon ‏@GovJayNixon

Closely monitoring situation & will be in North STL Co tomorrow. Ask for calm & urge law enforcement to respect rights of residents & press 12:11 AM – 14 Aug 2014

Urge?

Governor Jay Nixon ‏@GovJayNixon

Situation in Ferguson does not represent who we are. Must keep the peace, while safeguarding rights of citizens and the press12:22 AM – 14 Aug 2014

Governor Jay Nixon ‏@GovJayNixon

As Governor, I’m committed to ensuring pain of last weekend’s tragedy does not continue to be compounded by this ongoing crisis. #Ferguson 12:39 AM – 14 Aug 2014