St. Paul Moves to End License Plate Surveillance | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

St. Paul is poised to cut ties with Flock, the maker of controversial license plate readers, as city council prepares to vote on a resolution ending contracts after revelations that Flock’s data aided federal immigration enforcement. Council President Rebecca Noecker frames the move as prioritizing community investment over surveillance, while Mayor Kaohly Her acknowledges deep public distrust. Across Minnesota, towns are canceling or suspending deals, and some citizens have even targeted the cameras—though police defend the tech for solving crimes and managing protests. Still, state…