New security measures in place at Minnesota State Capitol originally appeared on Bring Me The News.
Starting Wednesday morning, visitors will notice enhanced security measures in place at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Previously, the Capitol had three public entrances with a total of 14 total doors open during regular business hours. Now, only two entrances with four doors will be accessible to visitors.
Locations of the two remaining entrances:
The main south entrance at the top of the Capitol steps through the far-left (west) set of two doors.
The ground-level accessible entrance beneath the Capitol steps through the middle set of two doors.
Capitol security officers will also step up their presence at those public entrances. A security badge or key card will be required to access all other entrances to the Capitol during public hours.
This comes after a man experiencing a mental health crisis trespassed the Capitol three times on July 25 and July 26. The first time, he was discovered naked in the Senate chamber. He now faces burglary charges.
The enhanced security protocol is also in response to the murders of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the shootings of state Sen. John Hoffman, and his wife, Yvette, in June.
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Additionally, access to the Minnesota Senate Building parking ramp will be limited to key card holders. All doors of the Capitol have been set with alarms as well.
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson said in a statement that the Capitol's security team "remains committed to continuously reviewing and improving security protocols." He approved the security changes at the State Patrol’s recommendation this week.
“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," Jacobson said.
The Minnesota State Patrol is responsible for on site, around-the-clock security at the Capitol. The department recently hired an independent firm to assess their current protocols.
This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Aug 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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