In the lawsuit, obtained by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, one plaintiff states he "believes it's important to have a way to protect himself, including at the State Fair." Another plaintiff echoed that sentiment, stating she "wishes to carry at the State Fair for the purpose of self-defense, and would not pose any threat or danger to the public."
The lawsuit asks the court to order that Minnesotans who have valid carry permits be allowed to carry pistols at the fair. And it asks that the sheriff's office, which will provide law enforcement at this year's fair, be prohibited from enforcing the ban. An attorney representing the State Agricultural Society also stated in the lawsuit, "to ensure safety of the fair, the policy prohibiting weapons on the fairgrounds during the fair must be maintained."
In response, the Minnesota State Fair issued the following statement: "The State Fair does not comment on pending litigation. We will maintain our time-honored Minnesota tradition of peaceful, family-friendly fairs by protecting the safety and security of our guests."
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has also reached out to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for comment.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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