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Minnesota Towns Reject Surveillance Tech | Minneapolis News
Sherburne County is shutting down Flock Safety’s license plate readers after mounting public outcry over privacy invasion and misuse, joining other Minnesota towns in rejecting the tech. Flock’s CEO apologized for past abuses—including alleged stalking—and rolled out new safeguards like seven-day data retention and user-controlled search permissions. Online, viral videos show citizens destroying cameras, fueling fears of constant government tracking. The backlash is real: teens now face felony charges for damaging or stealing cameras, while cities like Winona and Columbia Heights are choosing…
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