Gov. Walz faces uphill battle with gun violence prevention bills
Political analyst Blois Olson joined FOX 9's All Day on Tuesday as Gov. Tim Walz is proposing gun violence prevention bills at the State Capitol after the mass shooting last August at Annunciation Church and School. Blois explains why Walz has an uphill battle to get any legislation passed.
Political analyst Blois Olson joined FOX 9's All Day on Tuesday as Gov. Tim Walz is proposing gun violence prevention bills at the State Capitol after the mass shooting last August at Annunciation Church and School. Blois explains why Walz has an uphill battle to get any legislation passed.
Gov. Tim Walz proposing gun violence prevention bills
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is busy at the State Capitol Tuesday presenting bills with a heavy emphasis on gun violence prevention. FOX 9's Corin has the latest, including two empty student desks at the Capitol in remembrance of Annunciation students Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski. Another 60 chairs are sitting empty outside, representing 60 children killed by gun violence since 2021.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is busy at the State Capitol Tuesday presenting bills with a heavy emphasis on gun violence prevention. FOX 9's Corin has the latest, including two empty student desks at the Capitol in remembrance of Annunciation students Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski. Another 60 chairs are sitting empty outside, representing 60 children killed by gun violence since 2021.
Gov. Walz unveils bills to combat gun violence
Governor Tim Walz, alongside legislative leaders and gun violence survivors, are pushing for a comprehensive gun violence prevention package.
Governor Tim Walz, alongside legislative leaders and gun violence survivors, are pushing for a comprehensive gun violence prevention package.
Annunciation survivor calls for action on gun violence
Lydia Kaiser, an eighth-grade student at Annunciation Catholic School, shared her harrowing experience of surviving a mass shooting, calling on lawmakers to take action on gun violence.
Lydia Kaiser, an eighth-grade student at Annunciation Catholic School, shared her harrowing experience of surviving a mass shooting, calling on lawmakers to take action on gun violence.
Empty desks at MN Capitol represent children killed by gun violence
Parents of students at Annunciation Catholic Church and School installed 60 empty desks outside the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday to represent the children killed by gun violence and call for action to prevent future violence.
Parents of students at Annunciation Catholic Church and School installed 60 empty desks outside the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday to represent the children killed by gun violence and call for action to prevent future violence.
Walz to unveil gun violence prevention proposals
Minnesota lawmakers will take up several gun control bills on Tuesday. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will unveil these proposals ahead of a House committee hearing that will discuss bills related to a ban on high-capacity magazines and assault weapons. This comes as students and families from Annunciation Catholic Church and School put together a display of empty school desks to represent the children killed by gun violence.
Minnesota lawmakers will take up several gun control bills on Tuesday. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will unveil these proposals ahead of a House committee hearing that will discuss bills related to a ban on high-capacity magazines and assault weapons. This comes as students and families from Annunciation Catholic Church and School put together a display of empty school desks to represent the children killed by gun violence.
Annunciation shooting victim Fletcher Merkel honored by Minneapolis Council
The Minneapolis City Council has passed a resolution honoring the life of Fletcher Merkel – the 8-year-old who was killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church on Aug. 27.
The Minneapolis City Council has passed a resolution honoring the life of Fletcher Merkel – the 8-year-old who was killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church on Aug. 27.
Parents of Annunciation students call for gun violence prevention
Parents of Annunciation Catholic Church and School students are calling for gun violence prevention at the Minnesota Legislature this year. Two students were killed and several others were injured in a shooting at Annunciation last year.
Parents of Annunciation Catholic Church and School students are calling for gun violence prevention at the Minnesota Legislature this year. Two students were killed and several others were injured in a shooting at Annunciation last year.
MN State Patrol dispatchers honored for work during annunciation shooting
Erin Madison and Kate Geissler were given the Chief’s Commendation Awards for their roles in Annunciation mass shooting emergency response.
Erin Madison and Kate Geissler were given the Chief’s Commendation Awards for their roles in Annunciation mass shooting emergency response.
Annunciation steps up to raise money for teacher, staff mental health
Annunciation Catholic School is bringing the community together with an event features parents and community members, including Lt. Ryan Kelly, the first MPD officer on the scene of August's mass shooting, and Tom Forchas, whose daughter Sophia, was the most critically injured survivor.
Annunciation Catholic School is bringing the community together with an event features parents and community members, including Lt. Ryan Kelly, the first MPD officer on the scene of August's mass shooting, and Tom Forchas, whose daughter Sophia, was the most critically injured survivor.
Dancing to raise money for Annunciation
Annunciation Catholic School is hosting an annual Dancing with the Stars event to raise money for the school and mental health services.
Annunciation Catholic School is hosting an annual Dancing with the Stars event to raise money for the school and mental health services.
MPD Chief Brian O'Hara on 2025 crime: 'Our city is becoming safer every day'
Despite seven mass shootings, including the Aug. 27 tragedy at Annunciation Church and School, serious street crime in the City of Minneapolis declined last year.
Despite seven mass shootings, including the Aug. 27 tragedy at Annunciation Church and School, serious street crime in the City of Minneapolis declined last year.
Protect Minnesota leader: 'Today we are taking a step'
Protect Minnesota Executive Director Maggiy Emery spoke Tuesday as Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders to address gun violence in the state.
Protect Minnesota Executive Director Maggiy Emery spoke Tuesday as Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders to address gun violence in the state.
Annunciation parent: 'Aug. 27 is not something that we’ll ever be over'
Annunciation parent Kristin Newell spoke Tuesday about her five children being in the church on Aug. 27 when a gunman opened fire. Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders to address gun violence in Minnesota.
Annunciation parent Kristin Newell spoke Tuesday about her five children being in the church on Aug. 27 when a gunman opened fire. Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders to address gun violence in Minnesota.
Gov. Walz demands action on gun violence in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders on Tuesday to address gun violence in Minnesota in the aftermath of the June 14 shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, and the Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation church.
Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders on Tuesday to address gun violence in Minnesota in the aftermath of the June 14 shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, and the Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation church.
Walz will take 'incredibly aggressive executive actions' on gun control
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he will take "incredibly aggressive executive actions" on gun control legislation in response to the "stonewalling" on the issue.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he will take "incredibly aggressive executive actions" on gun control legislation in response to the "stonewalling" on the issue.
Annunciation shooting: Parents, community demand change amid healing
A town hall meeting in Mounds View brought together parents and community members seeking change after a violent summer marked by a mass shooting at Annunciation Church and an attack on Minnesota lawmakers.
A town hall meeting in Mounds View brought together parents and community members seeking change after a violent summer marked by a mass shooting at Annunciation Church and an attack on Minnesota lawmakers.
Blood drive at Annunciation Church and School unites community
The Annunciation Church and School community is honoring the victims of the August mass shooting by donating blood to save lives.
The Annunciation Church and School community is honoring the victims of the August mass shooting by donating blood to save lives.
Twin Cities unites for Annunciation shooting victims
The Twin Cities community came together for a heartfelt fundraiser honoring the victims of the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting.
The Twin Cities community came together for a heartfelt fundraiser honoring the victims of the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting.
Harper Moyski memorial volleyball tournament
A memorial volleyball tournament was held for one of the children killed in the Annunciation School and Church shooting, Harper Moyski. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.
A memorial volleyball tournament was held for one of the children killed in the Annunciation School and Church shooting, Harper Moyski. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.