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.

Supreme Court to hear challenge to ghost-gun regulation: Here's what that means

The Supreme Court seems ready to uphold a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns, which have become increasingly common in crime scenes. Justices debated whether kits for building untraceable firearms should be regulated like traditional guns.

Gov. Tim Walz on Harris VP pick: ‘I’m not interviewing for anything’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to questions from reporters on whether he could be picked as a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as her team reportedly narrows down the list of candidates.  

MN Supreme Court duty to retreat ruling

When the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld two second-degree assault with a deadly weapon convictions against a man with a machete who was threatened by a man with a knife at a Minneapolis light rail station, the state's highest court also set a new precedent involving Minnesota's self-defense laws.

New laws going into effect in MN in August: List

New laws governing drug testing, flying cars and booster seats are all set to take effect in August.

Minnesota’s gun carrying age restriction ruled on by federal court

Minnesota’s state law shouldn’t bar 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns legally, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday.

Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis

Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."

Bump stock ban struck down by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has struck down a nationwide ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that helps semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns. It was used in the nation's deadliest mass shooting.

Ghost guns ban law weighed by Minnesota Supreme Court

An effort to dismantle a state law banning the possession of ghost guns was heard by the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Ghost gun law considered by MN Supreme Court
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An effort to dismantle a state law banning the possession of ghost guns was heard by the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday.

High impact bills questionable as finish line approaches for legislators

The finish line is in sight at the Minnesota Capitol, but some very impactful bills may not get there as both major parties play politics in the final week.

Firearm thefts from vehicles triple over the past decade, data shows

Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.

Lawmakers pass one gun control measure, another misfires in Senate

One new gun control measure passed the Minnesota Senate on Thursday, and another is crumbling even after passing in the House.

Gun control, child influencer bills pass at MN Capitol
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A gun control bill to increase punishments on straw gun purchases and binary triggers has passed Thursday at the Minnesota State Capitol. Another bill passed Thursday prevents adults from profiting off of social media content containing kids under 14. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.

Gun storage law change passed by Minnesota House lawmakers

Minnesota DFL leaders are hoping stiffer penalties on where guns are stored will help get them out of the hands of kids, and those who otherwise shouldn’t have them.

Gun controls before lawmakers Monday, Senate investigation continues

Gun control bills that would redefine safe storage, force gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm, increase punishment for straw purchases, and ban binary triggers are before lawmakers.