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On Jan. 2, people gathered at the State Capitol to celebrate the state’s new red flag laws, or extreme risk protection orders, going into effect. Among attendees were Richfield Police
Governor Tim Walz and other state leaders held a news conference to discuss the new “red flag” law that went into effect at the start of the new year.
The long-debated Red Flag Law is now in effect in Minnesota. The legislation, which was passed by the Democrat-controlled legislature last year, took effect on January 1. Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz discussed the new law and what it means for Minnesotans.
Under the new law, family members and law enforcement and can petition a court to remove firearms from an individual deemed an immediate threat to themselves or others.
Minnesota State Sen. Rob Kupec, DFL-Moorhead, says after initially having concerns about it, he believes the new law will help save lives.