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An aerial view of a 33 megawatt data center with closed-loop cooling system on October 20, 2025 in Vernon, California. A surge in demand for AI infrastructure is fueling a boom in data centers across the country and around the globe.
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Activists at the Minnesota state capitol are calling for a moratorium on any new data centers in the state

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A screening area inside the main south entrance beneath the Capitol steps.
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For the first time members of the public visiting the state capitol building in St. Paul will undergo weapons screening

State Patrol Colonel Christina Bogojevic says most states already use screening at their capitol entrances
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Gov. Tim Walz officially presented Minnesota's Thanksgiving turkey at the State Capitol
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Gov. Tim Walz officially presented Minnesota's Thanksgiving turkey at the State Capitol

This year's official state turkey is named Gru and was raised by 4H student Shelby Barber
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The Minnesota Advisory Committee on Capitol Security is finalizing it's key safety recommendations ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
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Minnesota Advisory Committee on Capitol Security finalizing key safety recommendations

Committee recommendations include trauma-informed safety drills and active threat evacuation exercises
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The security audit of the Minnesota Capitol Complex is nearing it's completion. That's according to the state Senate's Capital Security Committee.
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The security audit of the Minnesota Capitol complex nearing completion after increase in security risks

The Department of Public Safety says they'll be adding new personnel to tackle the issue
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A week of public prayer began Wednesday at the Minnesota state capitol in St. Paul, as faith leaders from across the state ask lawmakers for a ban on assault weapons.
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Minnesota faith leaders begin 7-day public prayer services asking lawmakers to ban assault-style weapons

"This is not a partisan issue anymore. This is a moral one," says Pastor Ingrid Rasmussen
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The bipartisan advisory committee coming up with ways to improve security at the state capitol met for the second time Monday.
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Bipartisan advisory committee coming up with ways to improve security at the state capitol meets Monday

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The Senate Gun Violence Prevention Working Group, an 11-person committee gathering ahead of a potential special legislative session to address gun violence.
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A bumpy start for the bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Working Group at the state capitol

DFL Chair Sen. Ron Latz says they received a number of proposals but the responses have not been bipartisan
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Gun control advocates are converging on the state capitol in hopes of bringing change following a summer of gun violence in Minnesota.
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Gun control advocates converge on state capitol hoping to bring change following a summer of gun violence

"It is kind of a call to order either way, and from my perspective, a call to action," says Sen. Ron Latz (DFL)
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety announces new security measures at the State Capitol

Those new security restrictions go into effect immediately
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The special election for the late State Senator Bruce Anderson's (R- Buffalo) seat, and for the vacant seat of State Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL - Woodbury will take place November 4 with the balance of power at stake.
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Special elections to fill two open Senate seats in November could determine the balance of power at the capitol

Sen. Bruce Anderson died suddenly last week and Sen. Nicole Mitchell was convicted of felony burglary charges
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A makeshift memorial for DFL State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman at the Minnesota State Capitol building on June 16, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Minnesota lawmakers speaking out about security at the State Capitol in St. Paul

Dept. of Public Safety and State Patrol are launching three independent investigations aimed at boosting security
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is weighing in on state capitol security plans after a man broke in over the weekend.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says the state capitol building needs significant security upgrades

"There's no state that allows so many open access points that you can get in from any corner," said Walz
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Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is calling for tighter security measures - including metal detectors - at the Minnesota State Capitol.
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Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher calls for tighter security and metal detectors at Minnesota State Capitol Building

"Let's just face it, political violence in this country is more polarized than it's ever been in decades"
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and first lady Gwen Walz look on as DFL Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark Hortman, and their dog Gilbert lie in state in the rotunda of the Capitol building on June 27, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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PHOTOS: Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman lies in state at the state capitol in St. Paul

Hortman, her husband, and their dog were killed in an attack and are the 20th in Minnesota to receive the honor
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Minnesota is honoring a murdered Minnesota legislator's golden retriever named Gilbert along with her and her husband by having him lie in state with them at the state Capitol.
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A slain Minnesota lawmaker's beloved dog, Gilbert, stays with her as she and her spouse lie in state

The honor Friday for Gilbert made him the first known dog or non-human to lie in state
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Flags atop Minnesota state capitol building fly at half-staff as Melissa Hortman, her husband and family dog, all lie in state with mourners already lined up well outside the rotunda.
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Mourners make early trek to capitol building to pay respects to Melissa Hortman and her family

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