ST. PAUL — The advisory committee on Capitol security met Wednesday, Aug. 20, renewing debate about metal detectors and other security measures at the state Capitol just over two months after the deadly June 14 shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.

Minnesota has one of the few state capitols across the nation without metal detectors. Thirty-seven capitols use metal detectors and 31 use X-ray machines at entrances, according to the Council of State Governments.

“The Minnesota Capitol is often called the people’s house, and no one believes that more than I do, but I also believe that the time has come in 2025 to rethink how the people’s house operates,” said Chief Justice Natalie Hudson.

The Judicial Center is currently the only building on the Capitol Complex that has full-time weapons scr

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