Law enforcement agencies across the state have been busy preparing for Minnesota's new red flag law that's set to go into effect in just a matter of days. Here's what to know.

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have red flag laws, which authorize courts to issue temporary orders enabling law enforcement to remove firearms from people who are deemed dangerous.

"This shooter at MSU was waving red flags all over the place," said state Sen. Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, during a floor speech.. At least one law enforcement official — Livingston County Sheriff ...