There are fewer public entrances and more security officers around the Minnesota State Capitol under new changes public safety officials implemented on Wednesday.

The move comes in wake of the deadly targeted attacks against state lawmakers and their spouses and a separate security breach of the Minnesota Senate chamber last month when a naked man got inside after hours .

"The Capitol is more than just a building. It's a symbol of democracy and a place where Minnesotans come to be heard," Bob Jacobsen, commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, said in a statement. "These updated security measures reflect our responsibility and commitment to protecting everyone who works at or visits the Capitol while keeping the building open and accessible to all. We remain committed to

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