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Flock Cameras in Minnesota

Minnesota is the epicenter of the current Flock backlash — every camera stolen in Winona, plus vandalism in Edina and Duluth.

Winona: 8 stolen Edina: 6 vandalized Duluth: 6 vandalized Last verified Aug 18, 2026
Status: Minnesota accounts for more reported Flock camera incidents than any other state in August 2026 — 20 cameras across three cities, including the total loss of Winona's network.

What's happening in Minnesota

Aug 2026
All 8 Flock cameras stolen in Winona — police still haven't located them, and the thefts are described as part of a bigger nationwide pushback. Fox9 · Post Bulletin
Aug 2026
6 cameras vandalized in Edina and 6 in Duluth — a man was charged in a related case as similar incidents surfaced across the U.S. StarTribune · Kansas City Star
Aug 2026
National coverage followed the Minnesota wave — the state became the symbol of the Flock controversy. NewsNation · Mashable

Why Minnesota matters

Three cities, 20 cameras, one charged suspect — Minnesota shows both how far the backlash has spread and how quickly it can move. For residents, the practical questions remain the same: who approved these cameras, how long is my plate data kept, and who can see it?

See the Winona city page for the full story, the live map for incident locations, and the ban tracker for policy actions.

Are Flock cameras legal in Minnesota?

There's no single national rule — ALPR law varies by state and city. Minnesota-specific legal status is being compiled from public records; in the meantime, ask your city or county for its ALPR policy and check our state tracker for updates.

Are Flock cameras legal in Minnesota?
There's no single national rule — ALPR law varies by state and city. Minnesota-specific legal status is being compiled from public records; in the meantime, ask your city or county for its ALPR policy and check our state tracker for updates.
How long is my plate data kept in Minnesota?
Retention is set by local policy and state law — see how long Flock cameras store data.

What you can do in Minnesota

  • Ask your city or county about its Flock contract and data-retention policy.
  • File a public records request for ALPR policies — Minnesota has an active records process for this.
  • Bring the question to your city council; that's where these agreements are approved.
  • Track policy actions nationwide on the ban tracker.
  • Use the FOIA request generator to ask for the Flock contract, camera list and retention policy.
Legal note: stealing or vandalizing cameras is a crime — Minnesota has already charged a suspect. The changes that stick are legal: council votes, contract cancellations and legislation.

Related pages

Winona, MN All 8 cameras stolen — full story Ban tracker Jurisdictions that ended Flock contracts Live map Incident locations

Sources

How to take action in Minnesota

Start with the official Minnesota Government Data Practices Act source, reviewed 2026-09-21. Agency procedures, fees, exemptions and response times vary.

Generate a request for this state

Respond to a fee, denial or delay

Get the complete Records & HOA Action Kit — $12

Educational information and editable starting points, not legal advice. Verify current rules and agency instructions before sending.