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Coverage dated October 17, 2022 to October 18, 2022

Mall of America tests "weapons detection system" as part of new security strategy

Headline from CBS News

MOA will soon join the list of major attractions and venues across the United States to employ metal detectors as an added layer of security against gun violence.

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14 articles, oldest first.

  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Metal detectors now in place at Mall of America after gunfire and robbery in recent months (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    The security move is being tested on a trial basis, a mall spokeswoman said.

  2. Tucson

    Mall of America testing metal detectors due to gun incidents (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    The Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis is testing metal detectors at one entrance following two incidents of gunfire and an armed robbery within the last year. Mall spokeswoman Laura

  3. Southern Minnesota

    Mall of America testing 'weapons detection system' (opens Southern Minnesota)

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    Southern Minnesota's feed description

    The Mall of America is testing metal detectors at one of its entrances, following a pair of shooting incidents in the past year.

  4. InForum

    Mall of America testing 'weapons detection system' at entrance (opens InForum)

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    InForum's feed description

    Mall officials said it's only a test for the time being

  5. CBS News

    Mall of America tests "weapons detection system" as part of new security strategy (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    MOA will soon join the list of major attractions and venues across the United States to employ metal detectors as an added layer of security against gun violence.

  6. FOX Business

    Mall of America in MN testing metal detectors due to gun incidents (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The Mall of America is testing metal detectors after multiple gun incidents over the last year. The detectors will be tested at the mall's north doors.

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