A Redwood Falls man, identified as 41-year-old Andrew David Munsinger, has been found guilty by a federal jury on charges of illegal firearms and ammunition possession, as well as marijuana trafficking. The verdict was delivered on Friday, April 4, 2025, bringing to a close an extensive FBI investigation into his activities.
Munsinger was discovered to be an active member of the Aryan Freedom Network, a group known for its white supremacist ideologies. Evidence obtained over a year-long investigation included multiple audio and video recordings which showed Munsinger in possession of and firing, illegal firearms. Moreover, he was caught purchasing and utilizing ammunition despite his prior felony convictions, which prohibit such actions, as described in a report by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The FBI operation came to a head on February 7, 2024, with search warrants executed on Munsinger's residence, vehicles, and a farm he was associated with. Law enforcement agents seized five firearms, which included personally made semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, a nine-millimeter pistol, and various firearm accessories like high-capacity magazines and a tactical bullet-resistant vest. They also uncovered over five pounds of marijuana in heat-sealed packages, evidence of a grow operation, and a hefty sum of $24,300 cash in $100 bills.
Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick made the office's stance clear: "The safety and security of Minnesotans is of the upmost importance to my office. We will ensure Munsinger—and all others who bring violence and drugs to Minnesota—sees federal justice." The successful prosecution underpins a broader commitment to countering violent extremism and illegal arms possession, with Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr. of the FBI Minneapolis stating, "A convicted felon with a cache of firearms, ammunition, and drugs is a clear threat to public safety." Winston further emphasized the interagency resolve to disrupt these activities and safeguard communities from such dangers.
The case was presented before Judge John R. Tunheim in U.S. District Court, where Munsinger faced a five-day jury trial. The charges, resulting in a conviction, were one count of being a felon in possession of firearms, another for possession of ammunition, and a third count for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Benjamin Bejar and Raphael B. Coburn represented the prosecution in a case borne out of concerted efforts by the FBI and the Joint Terrorism Task Force.
