Annunciation shooting: Lydia Kaiser returns to church pew where she was shot
Lydia Kaiser, an eighth grade student injured in the Aug. 27 Annunciation shooting, returned to the church two months later for the first time since the incident.
P.J. Fleck calls out ‘Row the Boat’ critics after Gophers beat Michigan State
P.J. Fleck hosted family and friends of Annunciation shooting victim Fletcher Merkel at Saturday's win over Michigan State. The Gophers' coach is growing tired of people calling his "Row the Boat" mantra corny.
Gophers' P.J. Fleck calls out 'Row the Boat' critics
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck spent nearly five minutes Saturday night talking about his "Row the Boat" culture and hosting family and friends of Annunciation shooting victim Fletcher Merkel for their win over Michigan State.
Annunciation shooting: Cathedral of St. Paul holds 'United in Hope' benefit concert
Hundreds of people filled the Cathedral of St. Paul Thursday night as several groups came together with music to honor those impacted by the Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School.
Cathedral of St. Paul holds benefit concert for Annunciation victims
Hundreds of people filled the Cathedral of St. Paul Thursday night as several groups came together with music to honor those impacted by the Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School. FOX 9's Leon Purvis was there.
Annunciation students to create art with blue-and-green ‘Bows of Love’
Thousands of blue and green ribbons line streets in Minneapolis and beyond to show support for the Annunciation Catholic Church and School community and victims. Now, those “Bows of Love” are starting to come down but will be getting a more permanent home.
Annunciation ribbons to be repurposed into art
Ribbons put up to honor Annunciation shooting victims and survivors in Minneapolis are set to be repurposed into artwork.
Annunciation ribbons being turned into permanent art piece
Blue and green ribbons wrapped around trees in Minneapolis to show support for the Annunciation Church shooting victims are coming down and being turned into a permanent art piece. Bows of Love organizers say it consists of about 30,000 bows.
MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell posthumously honored with Officer of the Year award
Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, who died in the line of duty during his response to the 2024 Whittier neighborhood mass shooting in Minneapolis, was posthumously awarded Officer of the Year at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference.
Sophia Forchas out of hospital after Annunciation shooting
Annunciation student Sophia Forchas was released from the hospital on Thursday, nearly two months after being shot in the head during the mass shooting at Annunciation Church on Aug. 27. Today is her birthday, and she was greeted to cheers and hugs from family, friends and hospital workers. She left in a limousine.
Sophia Forchas out of hospital nearly 2 months after Annunciation shooting
Annunciation student Sophia Forchas was released from Hennepin Healthcare on Thursday, nearly two months after being shot in the head during the mass shooting at Annunciation Church on Aug. 27. Today is her birthday, and she was greeted to cheers and hugs from family, friends and hospital workers. She left in a limousine.
Annunciation benefit concert coming to St. Paul, blue and green ribbons to be repurposed
A concert to benefit Annunciation families is set to happen at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Meanwhile, residents are being asked to remove the blue and green ribbons tied to trees, light poles, street signs and other spaces so they can be used in an art memorial.
Annunciation shooting survivor Sophia Forchas released from hospital after 'miraculous recovery'
Nearly two months after being shot in the head, Annunciation shooting survivor Sophia Forchas was greeted by cheering crowds as she was released from the hospital after a miraculous recovery.
Curtains instead of doors: Chisago County school safety concerns
Parents in Chisago County are voicing concerns over school safety as classrooms lack proper doors, leaving children vulnerable.
Curtains instead of doors: Chisago County school safety concerns
Parents in Chisago County are voicing concerns over school safety as classrooms lack proper doors, leaving children vulnerable. FOX 9"s Corin Hoggard has the story.
Annunciation shooting survivor Lydia Kaiser: 'I don't want to let the shooter win'
Lydia Kaiser, an 8th grade girl who survived the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting, thanked everyone who offered love and support throughout her healing journey.
Arrests made after Mississippi homecoming shooting left 6 dead
The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.
MN mayors challenge state lawmakers on gun laws
Once again, a coalition of mayors from the Twin Cities are calling on state lawmakers to take action on gun violence in the wake of the shooting at Annunciation Church.
America has already seen more than 300 mass shootings in 2025, data shows
The U.S. has recorded 340 mass shootings so far in 2025, according to the Gun Violence Archive
Annunciation adds ‘safe’ to ‘essential agreement’ with students
As classes return for students in the weeks following a mass shooting attack that left two dead and several injured, a new social media post by Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis seeks to focus on safety as a tenant in its "essential agreement" developed by students.



















