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Helping kids feel safe after the Minneapolis mass shooting
Many parents are worried about how their children will cope with the mass shooting. Sarah Jerstad, psychologist and medical director of outpatient mental health services at Children's Minnesota, shared how to help children process and manage their feelings of distress related to school shootings.
Children killed in Minneapolis mass shooting identified, authorities still unsure of motive
Family identified the two children shot Wednesday as Fletcher Merkel, 8, and Harper Moyski, 10. Of the 18 wounded, 15 were children as young as 6. Three parishioners in their 80s were also shot at Annunciation Catholic Church.
‘It’s unthinkable:’ Thousands gather to mourn Annunciation shooting victims at vigils
Thousands gathered Wednesday evening to remember and pray for the victims of a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School earlier that day.
Police ID shooter who killed 2 kids, hurt 17 at Minneapolis Catholic school, church
Officials identified 23-year-old Robin Westman as the shooter who opened fire on Annunciation Catholic School and Church in south Minneapolis during a Mass on Wednesday morning where young students were worshipping.
One dead, 6 hurt after shooting outside Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis
One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in south Minneapolis. Hours later, two people died in two other shootings in the city. Police said Wednesday that they don’t yet know if any of the shootings are connected.
Mayor Frey considers legal action against encampment on private property
The owner of the property where the encampment is set up, which is on 28th Avenue and East Lake Street in Minneapolis, said he does not plan to clear the encampment, despite city orders.
Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel's war in Gaza
The Democratic National Committee planned to clarify its position on Israel’s war in Gaza. But after a surprise reversal, it may be several months before DNC officials adopt a formal position on an issue that has divided their party perhaps more than any other.
A hit-and-run crash early Monday seriously injured a pedestrian and a cyclist in Minneapolis. As of Monday evening, authorities had located the suspect vehicle but were still searching for the driver.
Minneapolis woman, 79, hurt by gunfire block away from home
A 79-year-old Minneapolis woman is recovering after she was shot from a block away over the weekend while inside her home. Officers arrested two suspects Wednesday in St. Paul.
Minnesota DFL rescinds Minneapolis mayoral endorsement
The Minnesota DFL is rescinding its endorsement of State Sen. Omar Fateh in the Minneapolis Mayor’s race after a committee found problems with the endorsement process held earlier this summer. The party will not endorse a candidate in the race.