2025 State Fair poll: Gun control, cannabis and sports stadiums
An annual survey conducted at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair by a non-partisan outlet offers a glimpse into the current opinions of Minnesotans on issues ranging from gun control to fishing licenses and sports stadiums.
Minnesota mayors call for politically difficult assault weapons ban
Minnesota mayors representing almost 20% of the state's population are demanding a ban on assault weapons.
Twin Cities mayors want power to put firearm bans in place
In the wake of the mass shooting at Annunciation Church, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston will press the legislature on Tuesday to change a state law that prevents cities from putting gun regulations in place.
Annunciation shooting: Leaders call for gun control after deadly attack
A day after a deadly attack at the Annunciation School and Church in south Minneapolis, Minnesota leaders and lawmakers are collectively gathering to call for action that includes a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Glock lawsuit in Minnesota survives efforts to dismiss
Minnesota’s lawsuit against gun manufacturer Glock can proceed following a district judge’s ruling this week which denied the company’s attempts to dismiss the civil case under a federal shield law that generally protects the firearms industry from civil litigation.
Most ghost guns legal, Minnesota Supreme Court rules
The court ruled the state law that prohibits the possession of an unserialized firearm does not apply if the gun is not federally required to have a serial number, which includes most ghost guns and heirloom firearms.
Federal judge approves Colorado law banning people under 21 from buying a gun
The ruling creates a judicial divide as other courts have recognized Second Amendment protections for 18 to 20-year-old Americans.
Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
MN bill that would remove 'duty to retreat' requirement from law fails House vote
Minnesota lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted down a bill that would have removed the duty to retreat from the state's self-defense laws, but it failed on the House floor.
Minnesota gun permit applications decline 46% since high in 2021: Data
Minnesota has seen a nearly 50% decrease in gun permit applications since 2021.
FBI Director Kash Patel to take over ATF, reports say
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
MN law banning binary triggers to take effect; critics say it won’t reduce crime
A new law banning binary triggers in Minnesota is set to take effect at the start of the New Year.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect had a ghost gun
Pennsylvania court records reveal Luigi Mangione had a “3D printed pistol and a black silencer" when he was arrested and eventually charged with murder.
Here's how US gun ownership has evolved over the past decade, new Gallup poll shows
The number of gun owners in the United States has remained largely unchanged, but the demographics of gun ownership have evolved.
Hennepin Co. expands Red Flag Law community awareness: 'We want to help save lives'
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office discussed the use of Extreme Risk Protection Orders, also known as the Red Flag law, and a program to help assist others in learning more.
Poll: Most Americans still support stricter gun laws, assault weapons ban
While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.