Pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionist says he has permit for Minnesota Capitol rally, which state officials deny

Conservative activist Jake Lang is back in Minnesota. This time, the pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionist claims he has permission ...
Yahoo

There are new security measures at the Minnesota Capitol. Here's what to know

There are fewer ways for visitors to enter the Minnesota State Capitol now that new security measures were put in place Aug. 6, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Two entrances with a total of ...
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Gov. Walz mandates weapons screening at Minnesota Capitol ahead of legislative session

Gov. Tim Walz has taken executive action to enhance security at the Minnesota State Capitol by implementing weapons screening ...

Walz signs executive order to add weapons screening at Minnesota Capitol

Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Jan. 26 implementing weapons screening at the Minnesota Capitol, a major security ...
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Minnesota Capitol security committee examines other states' measures

A panel tasked with oversight of security at the Minnesota State Capitol heard from experts on Monday about measures implemented in other states as lawmakers weigh changes here to further enhance ...
KTTC

Gov. Walz issues order to begin weapons screening at Minnesota Capitol

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Citing growing threats toward public officials, Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order to ...
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MN capitol security: State to hire expert for security assessment

State officials will hire an expert to review safety at the Minnesota State Capitol. The review follows the shootings of two lawmakers in June and a breach this past weekend. The state will also ...
Grand Forks Herald

Minnesota officials recommend weapons screening at the Capitol

ST. PAUL — Minnesota officials are recommending that lawmakers pass weapons screening at the Minnesota Capitol in the 2026 legislative session. During the last meeting of the Advisory Committee on ...
inforum

Discussion continues on open carrying, metal detectors at Minnesota Capitol

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security met for the second time Monday, Sept. 22, to discuss how security at the Capitol could change in response to the shootings of ...
inforum

‘We will never be the same’: Lawmakers, security officials begin assessing Minnesota Capitol security

ST. PAUL — The advisory committee on Capitol security met Wednesday, Aug. 20, renewing debate about metal detectors and other security measures at the state Capitol just over two months after the ...
CBS News

Minnesota Capitol security committee holds first meeting since deadly lawmaker shootings

A special Capitol security panel convened Wednesday for the first time since the deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and their families sent shock waves around the state. The Advisory Committee on ...
WDIO

Minnesota turkey showcased at the State Capitol

Minnesota celebrated its role as one of the nation’s top turkey producers on Tuesday as Governor Tim Walz welcomed the official Thanksgiving turkey to the Capitol. The annual tradition honors ...