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Minnesota Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Permitted: Minnesota has no blade-length limit or blanket concealed-carry ban for common knives; the only bar is possessing a dangerous article intending unlawful use as a weapon (609.66 subd. 1(a)(5)).

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering Minnesota

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IowaPermitted
An eligible adult may carry a common knife concealed with no blade limit; Iowa Code 724.5 permitless carry bars a general prohibition on unlicensed carry of a dangerous weapon.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
North DakotaConditional
An ordinary knife under 6 inches (not a switchblade/dagger/stiletto) isn't a 'dangerous weapon' and may be carried concealed; concealing a dangerous-weapon knife needs a license (NDCC 62.1-04-02).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ndlegis.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
South DakotaPermitted
SD sets no blade-length limit and allows concealed carry of ordinary knives; concealing a dangerous weapon is a crime only if done with intent to commit a felony (SDCL 22-14-8).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WisconsinPermitted
Any adult may carry a knife concealed with no blade-length or mechanism limit; only a person barred from firearm possession commits a crime by carrying a concealed dangerous-weapon knife (Wis. Stat. 941.231).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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