GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Minnesota county asked to be a 'Second Amendment sanctuary'
Some Minnesota state lawmakers have asked a county to declare itself a “Second Amendment sanctuary" to block enforcement of proposed gun laws that they believe would violate the U.S. Constitution. The lawmakers made the request in a letter sent to Sherburne County commissioners on Monday, Minnesota Public Radio News reported. If the commission complies, Sherburne, which is northwest of Minneapolis, would be the first Minnesota county to make such a declaration. The request comes as the Legislature next month is expected to again take up proposals from Democrats for new gun restrictions, including expanded background checks for gun purchases and a red flag law that would allow courts to temporarily remove guns from people found to be a risk to themselves or others.
One man is dead and another in custody after an argument turned physical on the MET light rail. According to a spokesman with Metro Transit, a man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed just before 1:00 a.m. on Thursday. Two men were arguing, and then the dispute became physical with one man pulling a knife and stabbing the other, officials say. The incident took place at the 28th Ave. stop in Bloomington, near the Mall of America. The victim was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center where he later died. The other man was taken into custody without incident.
Wednesday night into Thursday morning, groups of volunteers across the State of Minnesota are counting the number of homeless people. In Hennepin County, 15 volunteers from St. Stephen's are looking for homeless people on the streets, on public transit, in shelters, vehicles, abandoned buildings, and more. This is part of a one-night count that happens every January, nationwide. The results help HUD decide how to help those in need.
