Gov. Walz Orders Weapons Screening at State Capitol

Walz issues executive order for weapons screening at State Capitol

The weapons screening must be in place by the start of the 2026 legislative session — Feb. 17, according to the executive order.

Gov. Tim Walz issues executive order implementing weapons screening at the Capitol

Democrat colleagues applaud the move. Before the executive action, the Legislature was expected to vote on whether to install weapons screening in the upcoming session.

Gov. Tim Walz orders weapons screening requirement at Capitol

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday issued an executive order requiring weapons screening at the state Capitol following an advisory report released earlier this month recommending new security measures. The order, which is set to go into effect starting the first day of the 2026 legislative session on Feb. 17, directs the Minnesota State Patrol to “put in place the equipment and trained personnel necessary” for the new requirement, though it leav…

Gov. Walz signs executive order to implement weapons screening at Capitol

On Monday, Gov. Tim Walz signed Executive Order 26-02 to implement weapons screening at the Minnesota Capitol following independent security assessment.

Walz signs executive order to implement weapons screening at Capitol

Gov. Tim Walz on Monday issued an executive order to bring metal detectors and weapons screening to the Minnesota State Capitol ahead of the regular legislative session.

Walz signs executive order to add weapons screening at Minnesota Capitol

The move comes several months after former House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband were assassinated.