Annunciation Parents’ Emotional Plea to Lawmakers: Ban Assault Weapons

'Our children deserve better': Annunciation families urge action from lawmakers

A working group created to mull possible policy changes following the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church heard from families directly affected and began dissecting bills that could come up.

Annunciation parents plead with lawmakers to ban assault weapons

Republicans are pushing to increase funding for mental health treatment beds and school security measures, while Gov. Tim Walz pushes for limits on assault weapons. At a statehouse meeting, parents of three children injured at Annunciation backed that.

Annunciation parents’ emotional plea to lawmakers: Ban assault weapons

A bi-partisan legislative working group heard proposals to respond to the Annunciation shooting ahead of planned special session on gun violence.