ST. PAUL, Minn. — Fears of prying from the sky have some Minnesota lawmakers seeking clamps on law enforcement’s use of unmanned aerial drones to gather evidence.

Drones operated by Minnesota authorities aren’t taking off just yet, but legislation that would curb potential uses is on the docket for the 2014 session. The drone debate has moved into statehouses across the country given increased public sensitivity to government surveillance of its citizens.

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