Local TV station has reported the same.
I don’t know about their credibility either.
If the (Red) Star Tribune is reporting someone has a CCW permit, and not using it for "guilt by association", then it's almost certainly true.
Seems her would be hard for him to have a carry permit with an arrest record.
His "criminal" record is all traffic violations. None were disqualifying.
Also, why would a cook need a carry permit?
I'm retired. Why would I need one?
I got one long ago primarily to avoid getting arrested while transporting to and from the range. Now, I just keep it current because I want to.
That's the good thing about "shall issue". You don't have to show cause.
OK, so what if he did have a CCW permit? What difference would that make?