Public Safety Lawsuit
Summary
Ramsey County is asking a court to bar two gangs from the Minnesota State Fair this summer. Officials say the move is about keeping the fairgrounds safe for fairgoers, workers and vendors. The legal fight is aimed at preventing gang-related trouble before it happens.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers could see legal and extra law-enforcement costs, but the county hopes to avoid bigger safety and disruption costs during the fair.
Fairgoers, vendors, fair workers and nearby residents benefit from a safer, less disruptive State Fair.
The two targeted gangs and their associates could face court-ordered restrictions on attending or gathering near the fair.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Ramsey County files lawsuit seeking to keep rival gangs from gathering at Minnesota State Fair
Ramsey County files lawsuit seeking to keep rival gangs from gathering at Minnesota State Fair 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Ramsey County files lawsuit to block two gangs from Minnesota State Fair
Ramsey County files lawsuit to block two gangs from Minnesota State Fair FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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