Mom of Annunciation shooting survivor: 'Prayers didn't stop the bullets, action is our only hope'
The mother of one of the Annunciation mass shooting victims is speaking at Hennepin Healthcare Thursday afternoon.
The mother of one of the Annunciation mass shooting victims is speaking at Hennepin Healthcare Thursday afternoon.
2 people killed in Minneapolis crash
A police pursuit crash in Minneapolis on Thursday left two women dead and a child injured. The crash happened when a carjacking suspect allegedly crashed into an uninvolved vehicle while fleeing police.
A police pursuit crash in Minneapolis on Thursday left two women dead and a child injured. The crash happened when a carjacking suspect allegedly crashed into an uninvolved vehicle while fleeing police.
Annunciation shooting: Twin Cities students plan school walkout for Friday
Following the mass shooting at Annunciation Church, students across the Twin Cities metro are planning to take part in a nationwide school walkout on Friday pushing for changes to gun regulations.
Following the mass shooting at Annunciation Church, students across the Twin Cities metro are planning to take part in a nationwide school walkout on Friday pushing for changes to gun regulations.
Man freed after 27 years on false murder conviction
Bryan Hooper Sr., who served decades in prison for a disturbing Minneapolis murder in 1998, walked out of the Stillwater Correctional Facility on Thursday after he was found wrongfully convicted.
Bryan Hooper Sr., who served decades in prison for a disturbing Minneapolis murder in 1998, walked out of the Stillwater Correctional Facility on Thursday after he was found wrongfully convicted.
MPD pursuit crash leaves 2 women dead, child injured, dog euthanized
A crash in Minneapolis left two people dead, and a child injured after a carjacking at gunpoint led police to pursue an armed suspect.
A crash in Minneapolis left two people dead, and a child injured after a carjacking at gunpoint led police to pursue an armed suspect.
Man wrongfully convicted for disturbing Minneapolis murder released from prison
A man who has served more than 27 years in prison for a disturbing Minneapolis murder has walked free after a woman confessed to committing the killing.
A man who has served more than 27 years in prison for a disturbing Minneapolis murder has walked free after a woman confessed to committing the killing.
Here's what parents of an Annunciation shooting survivor said to JD Vance
Leah and Harry Kaiser, the parents of Lydia Kaiser, who was wounded in the Annunciation mass shooting, shared heartfelt pleas for change after meeting with Vice President JD Vance.
Leah and Harry Kaiser, the parents of Lydia Kaiser, who was wounded in the Annunciation mass shooting, shared heartfelt pleas for change after meeting with Vice President JD Vance.
High school students march for action against gun violence in Minneapolis
One week after two children were killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation, multiple events across the metro are mobilizing and calling for action against high-powered weapons. State Republicans said those organizations are politicizing the grief in the wake of the tragedy.
One week after two children were killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation, multiple events across the metro are mobilizing and calling for action against high-powered weapons. State Republicans said those organizations are politicizing the grief in the wake of the tragedy.
Annunciation Church community honors victims with blood donations
The Annunciation Church and School shooting left many wondering what can be done to help, leading some to donate blood.
The Annunciation Church and School shooting left many wondering what can be done to help, leading some to donate blood.
VP Vance Annunciation visit: Remembrances and a message back
Vice President JD Vance came to Minneapolis Wednesday and met with families that’ll never be the same after the Annunciation Church and School shooting.
Vice President JD Vance came to Minneapolis Wednesday and met with families that’ll never be the same after the Annunciation Church and School shooting.
Annunciation mass shooting: Boy from viral interview has bullet fragment removed from neck
Weston Halsne, 10, is on the path to recovery after a successful surgery to remove a bullet fragment from his neck after the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting.
Weston Halsne, 10, is on the path to recovery after a successful surgery to remove a bullet fragment from his neck after the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting.
JD Vance speaks to Annunciation mass shooting victim
Vice President JD Vance spoke to 10-year-old Weston Halsne shortly after he went through surgery to remove a bullet fragment from his neck. Weston Halsne went viral in an interview with reporters immediately after the Annunciation mass shooting.
Vice President JD Vance spoke to 10-year-old Weston Halsne shortly after he went through surgery to remove a bullet fragment from his neck. Weston Halsne went viral in an interview with reporters immediately after the Annunciation 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.
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.
Annunciation shooting: JD Vance visits Minneapolis
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
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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.
'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.