Minnesota GOP Prepares for Fair Chaos | Duluth News

Minnesota’s GOP is locking down the state fair with off-duty cops amid fears of political violence, especially from Somali gangs—despite claims by some signatories that they’re not even in gangs. Law enforcement has issued warnings to associates of gang members, while the Sheriff warns this year feels different, contrasting Somali threats with other groups like right-wing extremists or “Karen gangs.” Tensions spiked today when Tom Evanstad, a convicted rapist and gubernatorial candidate, was detained outside a GOP booth—setting a volatile tone for the event. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a2026886be301ed