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Minnesota Governor Unveils Gun Violence Prevention Package After Tragedy

2/25/2026

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduced a gun violence prevention package on February 24, 2026, after the Annunciation school shooting killed two children.
The package would ban military assault rifles and high-capacity magazines and improve storage and reporting.
Advocates, including Lydia Kaiser, a survivor, spoke at the press conference.
Republicans criticized it as lacking real solutions.
Families affected formed the Annunciation Light Alliance to advocate for children's safety.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduced a gun violence prevention package on February 24, 2026, after the Annunciation school shooting killed two children.
The package would ban military assault rifles and high-capacity magazines and improve storage and reporting.
Advocates, including Lydia Kaiser, a survivor, spoke at the press conference.
Republicans criticized it as lacking real solutions.
Families affected formed the Annunciation Light Alliance to advocate for children's safety.