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Where does gun violence prevention stand a year after the Annunciation shooting?
Parents formed a nonpartisan advocacy group and pressed lawmakers after the shooting, while Gov. Tim Walz signed two gun-violence executive actions.
- On Friday, Annunciation Catholic School parents Kris and Jake Kelly continued their gun safety advocacy, marking one year since the shooting that killed two children at their community church.
- The August 27, 2025, shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church killed 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski, injuring 29 others and prompting parents to form the nonpartisan Annunciation Light Alliance.
- Roaldi expressed frustration with partisan influences, noting it felt "taboo" to suggest lawmakers risk reelection chances; Jake Kelly added that "keeping kids safe is not controversial."
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive actions targeting gun violence in December 2025, yet advocates maintain pressure as the Legislature faces November elections that could reshape policy.
- Sen. Zaynab Mohamed, DFL-Minneapolis, said the push for safety measures will continue regardless of party control, with advocates focused on preventing mass shootings over the next 10 years.
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