Vance says it was 'sad,' 'rewarding' meeting with Annunciation victim families
Vice President JD Vance spoke with reporters before leaving Minnesota on Wednesday. He met with victims and families of the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting, calling it a "sad" but "rewarding" experience. He also took questions about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's plans to call a special session to address gun reform.
Vice President JD Vance spoke with reporters before leaving Minnesota on Wednesday. He met with victims and families of the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting, calling it a "sad" but "rewarding" experience. He also took questions about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's plans to call a special session to address gun reform.
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Vance pays respects at Annunciation memorial [RAW]
Vice President JD Vance pays respects at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Last week, two children were fatally shot and 21 other people were injured in the shooting.
Vice President JD Vance pays respects at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Last week, two children were fatally shot and 21 other people were injured in the shooting.
Duluth hotel evacuated after chlorine gas leak
A hotel in Duluth's Canal Park was evacuated on Wednesday after a chlorine gas leak.
A hotel in Duluth's Canal Park was evacuated on Wednesday after a chlorine gas leak.
JD Vance leaves Annunciation as protesters demand reform
Vice President JD Vance left Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday afternoon as protesters stood outside demanding gun reform. The vice president was in Minneapolis to pay respects to victims and those impacted by the mass shooting.
Vice President JD Vance left Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday afternoon as protesters stood outside demanding gun reform. The vice president was in Minneapolis to pay respects to victims and those impacted by the mass shooting.
Teen flees police, crashes car into yard during chase: Waite Park PD
A 17-year-old is facing several charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, then crashing a car into a yard a short time later.
A 17-year-old is facing several charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, then crashing a car into a yard a short time later.
VP JD Vance visits Annunciation Church
A week after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, Vice President JD Vance and his wife traveled to Minneapolis to pay their respects and meet with those impacted by the shooting.
A week after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, Vice President JD Vance and his wife traveled to Minneapolis to pay their respects and meet with those impacted by the shooting.
Annunciation parent: 'Something has to be done'
Kacie Sharpe, whose son was sitting near Fletcher Merkel when he was fatally shot while attending mass at the Annunciation Catholic Church, stood outside the building on Wednesday during Vice President JD Vance's visit. She said, ?We do not need these weapons to protect ourselves. We do not need these weapons to hunt. We do not need them. They're for the military. ?. This is not OK. ?. This is a political problem. Something has to be done. My son lost his best friend in the world because these politicians won't do anything." Sharpe said they feel ?hopeless? that something will be done to prevent similar shootings in the future. ?We need something to be done.? Sharpe said an armed guard or armed teachers would not have prevented the Annunciation shooting from happening. She added her son misses his best friend and Fletcher was a great child.
Kacie Sharpe, whose son was sitting near Fletcher Merkel when he was fatally shot while attending mass at the Annunciation Catholic Church, stood outside the building on Wednesday during Vice President JD Vance's visit. She said, ?We do not need these weapons to protect ourselves. We do not need these weapons to hunt. We do not need them. They're for the military. ?. This is not OK. ?. This is a political problem. Something has to be done. My son lost his best friend in the world because these politicians won't do anything." Sharpe said they feel ?hopeless? that something will be done to prevent similar shootings in the future. ?We need something to be done.? Sharpe said an armed guard or armed teachers would not have prevented the Annunciation shooting from happening. She added her son misses his best friend and Fletcher was a great child.
Eagan PD deploys 'Grappler' tool for first time to stop police chase
For the first time, the Eagan Police Department deployed a new tool that uses a net to stop fleeing motorists.
For the first time, the Eagan Police Department deployed a new tool that uses a net to stop fleeing motorists.
JD Vance visits Annunciation Church a week after mass shooting
A week after a mass shooting in Minneapolis killed two children and injured 21 other people, Vice President JD Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church to pay respect to the victims.
A week after a mass shooting in Minneapolis killed two children and injured 21 other people, Vice President JD Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church to pay respect to the victims.
Epstein victims say they’ll compile their own list: ‘Stay tuned’
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse say they'll compile their own “list" of high-profile people in Epstein's circle who played a role in abusing and trafficking young girls.
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse say they'll compile their own “list" of high-profile people in Epstein's circle who played a role in abusing and trafficking young girls.
'Ketamine Queen,' accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry, pleads guilty
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" pleaded guilty to illegally selling the drug that led to actor Matthew Perry's death.
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" pleaded guilty to illegally selling the drug that led to actor Matthew Perry's death.
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JD Vance arrives at Annunciation Church [FULL]
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Annunciation Church to pay their respect to the victims.
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Annunciation Church to pay their respect to the victims.
Miami airport chaos as woman grabs crying child from mother, wraps legs around boy to prevent escape
Multiple witnesses intervened to protect the 4-year-old that the woman allegedly claimed was hers at the checkpoint.
Multiple witnesses intervened to protect the 4-year-old that the woman allegedly claimed was hers at the checkpoint.
'Bright colors' requested at funeral for Annunciation student Fletcher Merkel
A funeral service has been planned this weekend for 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, one of the two children killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
A funeral service has been planned this weekend for 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, one of the two children killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
Annunciation victim's dad calls into KDWB
Jesse Merkel, the father of Fletcher Merkel, called into Falen's radio show on KDWB on Tuesday. Jesse said one of Fletcher's favorite moments was when he got to be on the radio with Falen and Colt.
Jesse Merkel, the father of Fletcher Merkel, called into Falen's radio show on KDWB on Tuesday. Jesse said one of Fletcher's favorite moments was when he got to be on the radio with Falen and Colt.
2 charged in connection to deadly mass shooting outside Minneapolis school
Two people are now facing charges connected to the deadly mass shooting just steps from a Minneapolis school that came one day before the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Church last week.
Two people are now facing charges connected to the deadly mass shooting just steps from a Minneapolis school that came one day before the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Church last week.
Trump to send National Guard to Chicago
President Donald Trump says he plans to expand the National Guard takeover in D.C. to other cities, starting with Chicago. FOX?s Doug Luzader has more on the story.
President Donald Trump says he plans to expand the National Guard takeover in D.C. to other cities, starting with Chicago. FOX?s Doug Luzader has more on the story.
Annunciation shooting: JD Vance visiting Minneapolis
Vice President JD Vance and his wife are visiting Minneapolis on Wednesday in the wake of the Annunciation mass shooting. The church is also holding a blood drive on Wednesday, which marks a week since two children were killed and more than a dozen others were injured.
Vice President JD Vance and his wife are visiting Minneapolis on Wednesday in the wake of the Annunciation mass shooting. The church is also holding a blood drive on Wednesday, which marks a week since two children were killed and more than a dozen others were injured.
Trump wants to expand crime crackdown beyond DC
It may be just a matter of time before President Trump sends National Guard troops into Chicago amid his promise to expand his crime crackdown beyond the nation's capital. FOX?s Doug Luzader has more on the story.
It may be just a matter of time before President Trump sends National Guard troops into Chicago amid his promise to expand his crime crackdown beyond the nation's capital. FOX?s Doug Luzader has more on the story.
Annunciation memorial site inspires community
As families grieve the aftermath of the Annunciation mass shooting in Minneapolis, community members are making sure the victims aren?t forgotten or alone ? maintaining the memorial site and spreading love throughout the city.
As families grieve the aftermath of the Annunciation mass shooting in Minneapolis, community members are making sure the victims aren?t forgotten or alone ? maintaining the memorial site and spreading love throughout the city.