Charlie Kirk Event at U of M Sparks Safety Concerns, Metal Detectors at State Capitol? Lawmakers Discuss Capitol Safety and Security

22/09/2025 16 min
Charlie Kirk Event at U of M Sparks Safety Concerns, Metal Detectors at State Capitol? Lawmakers Discuss Capitol Safety and Security

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Monday, September 22nd – Safety is top of mind for University of Minnesota students as Turning Point USA holds an event on campus, just days after its founder, Charlie Kirk, was killed in Utah. A Capitol security panel debates new safety measures, including metal detectors, while St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter pushes for a “yes” vote on Ballot Question 1 as early voting begins. And authorities say alcohol may have played a role in a rollover crash that killed a one-year-old.Plus, a Minneapolis homeless encampment fight heads back to court, Mahtomedi High School’s homecoming game is rescheduled after a scare, Annunciation’s SeptemberFest carries on with new meaning, and Minnesota brand Love Your Melon relaunches. The Vikings and Lynx notch big wins, and fall colors are showing on the North Shore.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know.
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