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Two Minnesota lawmakers ticketed for "making out" in a public park say they no longer plan to fight the citations and will instead pay the fines.

Reps. Tim Kelly, R-Red Wing, and Tara Mack, R-Apple Valley were ticketed last week for 

"committing an act that constitutes a nuisance"

 in a Dakota County park. A county officer noted in his paperwork that the two were making out and that Mack was partially unclothed when he approached the parked car.

The two strongly denied the report and accused the park ranger who cited them of lying. Kelly had said he met Mack in the park to pick up documents. On Wednesday, both vowed to file a complaint with the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.

Two lawmakers deny romantic encounter

On Friday afternoon, however, Kelly, who chairs the House Transportation Policy and Finance, issued this statement: 

Mack issued a similar statement on Friday:

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Tim Pugmire

Author

Two Minnesota lawmakers ticketed for "making out" in a public park had accused the park ranger of lying and vowed to fight. The pair now say they won't fight the citations.

Lawmakers won't fight fines for 'making out' in park

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