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Minneapolis News

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Minneapolis, a series of shootings and the grim realities of a tough summer

Minneapolis, a series of shootings and the grim realities of a tough summer

Most categories of crime have continued to fall in Minneapolis after a surge that followed the 2020 killing of George Floyd. But the summer of 2025 has seen a spike in violence that has repeatedly led to armored vehicles rolling through the streets carrying police in full combat gear. 
by The Associated Press

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Gophers had Minneapolis school shooting on their minds after season-opening win

Gophers had Minneapolis school shooting on their minds after season-opening win

The excitement of the start of the football season at Minnesota was tempered by a tragedy. After the Gophers beat Buffalo 23-10 in their opener, coach P.J. Fleck expressed sadness and outrage about the death of Annunciation Catholic School students Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski.
by The Associated Press

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Committee votes to suspend Northstar Commuter Rail

Committee votes to suspend Northstar Commuter Rail

The Metropolitan Council this week voted to suspend the North Star Commuter Rail service in January and replace the line with bus service.  
by Regina Medina

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After the shootings: How communities heal

After the shootings: How communities heal

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two therapists and a violence researcher about the grief, anger and fear that follows public shootings and the long and difficult process of healing afterwards. 
by Angela Davis, Nikhil Kumaran and Cari Dwyer

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Helping kids feel safe after the Minneapolis mass shooting

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.
by Erica Zurek

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Children killed in Minneapolis mass shooting identified, authorities still unsure of motive

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.
by MPR News Staff

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‘It’s unthinkable:’ Thousands gather to mourn Annunciation shooting victims at vigils

‘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.
by Regina Medina, Cari Spencer and The Associated Press

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Police ID shooter who killed 2 kids, hurt 17 at Minneapolis Catholic school, church

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.
by MPR News Staff

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One dead, 6 hurt after shooting outside Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis

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.
by Matt Sepic

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