Gov. Walz on running for reelection: 'I think that's a safe assumption'
Gov. Tim Walz spoke with reporters on Wednesday at an Inver Grove Heights elementary school and talked about the possibility of running for reelection in 2026. He said an official announcement will come in the next few days.
Gov. Tim Walz spoke with reporters on Wednesday at an Inver Grove Heights elementary school and talked about the possibility of running for reelection in 2026. He said an official announcement will come in the next few days.
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Gov. Tim Walz, state leaders discuss issues impacting students [FULL]
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and state leaders were at Pine Bend Elementary School in Inver Grove Heights on Wednesday to discuss issues impacting students in the wake of the Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and state leaders were at Pine Bend Elementary School in Inver Grove Heights on Wednesday to discuss issues impacting students in the wake of the Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.
Gov. Walz meets with state leaders to talk special session on gun reform
The Minneapolis City Council will petition Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Legislature Tuesday afternoon to pursue new gun control reform in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School.
The Minneapolis City Council will petition Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Legislature Tuesday afternoon to pursue new gun control reform in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School.
Vikings honor Annunciation shooting victims before Monday Night Football at Bears
Vikings and Bears players and staff took the field during warm-ups Monday night wearing shirts to honor the Annunciation shooting victims.
Vikings and Bears players and staff took the field during warm-ups Monday night wearing shirts to honor the Annunciation shooting victims.
Annunciation shooting victim, Lydia Kaiser, to receive award for heroism
Annunciation shooting survivor, 12-year-old Lydia Kaiser, is set to receive an award for heroism from a nonprofit group.
Annunciation shooting survivor, 12-year-old Lydia Kaiser, is set to receive an award for heroism from a nonprofit group.
Annunciation community remembers Fletcher Merkel at funeral
Family and friends of Fletcher Merkel gathered Sunday at St. Olivet Lutheran Church to remember the Annunciation student who was killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School on Aug. 27.
Family and friends of Fletcher Merkel gathered Sunday at St. Olivet Lutheran Church to remember the Annunciation student who was killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School on Aug. 27.
Annunciation community remembers Fletcher Merkel at funeral
Family and friends of Fletcher Merkel gathered Sunday at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church to remember the Annunciation student who was killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School on Aug. 27.
Family and friends of Fletcher Merkel gathered Sunday at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church to remember the Annunciation student who was killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School on Aug. 27.
Annunciation student Fletcher Merkel remembered at funeral
A community mourned and celebrated the life of Annunciation Catholic School student Fletcher Merkel on Sunday at a funeral service at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Merkel was one of two students killed in a mass shooting at the church on Aug. 27.
A community mourned and celebrated the life of Annunciation Catholic School student Fletcher Merkel on Sunday at a funeral service at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Merkel was one of two students killed in a mass shooting at the church on Aug. 27.
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Annunciation shooting victim Fletcher Merkel honored at funeral [FULL]
Annunciation Church and School student Fletcher Merkel was remembered at a memorial service on Sunday at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Merkel was one of two students killed in the Aug. 27 mass shooting.
Annunciation Church and School student Fletcher Merkel was remembered at a memorial service on Sunday at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Merkel was one of two students killed in the Aug. 27 mass shooting.
Annunciation Church pastor speaks at Fletcher Merkel's funeral
Annunciation Church Pastor Dennis Zehren spoke Sunday at the funeral for Fletcher Merkel, one of two students killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School.
Annunciation Church Pastor Dennis Zehren spoke Sunday at the funeral for Fletcher Merkel, one of two students killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School.
Calling for change after the Annunciation school shooting
People across Minnesota, and parents of the victims and survivors of the Annunciation school shooting are calling for change about gun violence. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
People across Minnesota, and parents of the victims and survivors of the Annunciation school shooting are calling for change about gun violence. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Annunciation shooting survivor Lydia Kaiser discharged from hospital
Annunciation shooting survivor, Lydia Kaiser, was discharged from the hospital Saturday.
Annunciation shooting survivor, Lydia Kaiser, was discharged from the hospital Saturday.
Annunciation student Harper Moyski remembered as 'Sharp, funny, curious, and brave'
A celebration of life is planned for 10-year-old Harper Lillian Moyski, one of the two children killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
A celebration of life is planned for 10-year-old Harper Lillian Moyski, one of the two children killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
Minneapolis students hold rallies, call for gun control
Dozens of high school students marched through south Minneapolis on Friday to call for gun control, an effort organized by gun control advocates in the aftermath of the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting.
Dozens of high school students marched through south Minneapolis on Friday to call for gun control, an effort organized by gun control advocates in the aftermath of the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting.
Twin Cities students call for gun control
Students across the Twin Cities walked out of school Friday and to call for gun control. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Students across the Twin Cities walked out of school Friday and to call for gun control. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
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Annunciation shooting: Update on Sophia Forchas' condition [FULL]
Sophia Forchas, 12, was shot in the head while praying at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis during the first week of school. Her neurosurgeon and her farther provided an update on Sophia's condition during a press conference on Friday.
Sophia Forchas, 12, was shot in the head while praying at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis during the first week of school. Her neurosurgeon and her farther provided an update on Sophia's condition during a press conference on Friday.
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Sophia Forchas' dad: 'Sophia is fighting' [FULL]
Sophia Forchas was shot in the head while praying at Annunciation Catholic Church during the first week of school. Her dad, Tom Forchas, spoke of his daughter, saying she is "fighting" for all of humanity. Here are his full comments.
Sophia Forchas was shot in the head while praying at Annunciation Catholic Church during the first week of school. Her dad, Tom Forchas, spoke of his daughter, saying she is "fighting" for all of humanity. Here are his full comments.
Annunciation shooting: Doctor is 'a little more optimistic' Sophia Forchas will survive
Hennepin Healthcare neurosurgeon Dr. Walt Galicich described the injuries Sophia Forchas, 12, suffered when she was shot in the head while praying at mass at Annunciation Catholic Church during her first week of school. He said he is now "a little more optimistic" that Sophia is going to survive her injuries.
Hennepin Healthcare neurosurgeon Dr. Walt Galicich described the injuries Sophia Forchas, 12, suffered when she was shot in the head while praying at mass at Annunciation Catholic Church during her first week of school. He said he is now "a little more optimistic" that Sophia is going to survive her injuries.
Annunciation mass shooting: Faith leaders call for assault weapon ban
A coalition of faith leaders is calling for assault weapons and high-capacity magazines to be banned after the Annunciation mass shooting in Minneapolis.
A coalition of faith leaders is calling for assault weapons and high-capacity magazines to be banned after the Annunciation mass shooting in Minneapolis.
Nationwide school walkouts over gun reform
Students at schools across the country are staging walkouts to protest gun violence and demand reform. FOX 9's Amy Hockert spoke with a student in Apple Valley who helped organize a program during their school's walkout on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Students at schools across the country are staging walkouts to protest gun violence and demand reform. FOX 9's Amy Hockert spoke with a student in Apple Valley who helped organize a program during their school's walkout on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.