Several factors converged to force a remarkable shift in the federal government’s aggressive efforts in Minnesota.

A Missouri man was among those who brought weapons to the U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021. and were pardoned. The killing of Alex Pretti was justified by some officials because he had a gun.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called Alex Pretti “inherently stupid” for wearing a holstered gun during his encounter with ...