Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 24, 2026 —

Isanti Mayor Luke Merrill is currently under scrutiny following allegations of serious misconduct. These allegations include claims that he filmed an explicit video of a woman without her consent in 2020 and subsequently shared the video online.

In addition to the filming allegations, Mayor Merrill is also the subject of an investigation concerning text messages he sent to the Isanti Police Chief. These messages pertained to a police report that was filed in November of 2025. Authorities have reviewed these communications and have determined that while the actions were unethical, they did not cross the line into criminal activity.

The details surrounding the alleged non-consensual filming and online sharing of the video are currently being examined. The timeframe of this alleged incident places it in 2020. Information regarding the specific nature of the police report and the content of the text messages exchanged between Mayor Merrill and the Police Chief has been reviewed by relevant authorities.

The investigation into the mayor’s conduct is ongoing. Further details regarding the findings of these investigations have not yet been made public. The Isanti community awaits further information as these matters unfold.



Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Pattee on kstp.com, see more information here.

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