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Annunciation school shooting

On Aug. 27, 2025 gunshots broke out in Minneapolis during morning mass at Annunciation Catholic Church and School. Two children, Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski, died in the mass shooting. Twenty-eight other people were injured.

Parents of Annunciation victim look to change hearts and minds across party lines

Harper Moyski was one of two children shot and killed in the mass shooting. Her parents have met individually with more than a dozen lawmakers, from both parties, for conversations in their living room about keeping kids safe.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota gun bills stall but Annunciation families vow to keep pushing the proposals

Minnesota gun bills stall but Annunciation families vow to keep pushing the proposals

Proposed bans on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines stalled in a Minnesota House committee Tuesday after survivors and families affected by the Annunciation Church and School shooting made pleas that lawmakers pass them.
by Dana Ferguson

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‘When you pray, move your feet': Annunciation community dances for healing

‘When you pray, move your feet': Annunciation community dances for healing

Tom Forchas’ 13-year-old daughter Sophia spent nearly two months in the hospital this year after being shot in the head during the August mass shooting. Now, Tom is giving back to the community that stepped in to help by taking his own steps as part of the annual “Dancing with Annunciation Stars” fundraiser.
by Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Merkel family, Annunciation community honor first birthday without Fletcher

Merkel family, Annunciation community honor first birthday without Fletcher

For the first time, third grader Fletcher Merkel’s parents celebrated his birthday without him, after he was killed during the Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.
by Feven Gerezgiher and Kerem Yücel

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Meet an Annunciation family helping move the community toward healing after tragedy

Meet an Annunciation family helping move the community toward healing after tragedy

Kristen Neville and Michael Burt’s blended family of seven have long been part of the Annunciation Catholic Church and School community. Now, the parents are stepping up in new ways to help their community heal.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Annunciation parents brace for hard conversations at Thanksgiving

Annunciation parents brace for hard conversations at Thanksgiving

A coalition of parents whose kids were present during the Annunciation Catholic Church and School shooting held trainings this month on how to approach difficult conversations about gun violence ahead of the holidays. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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