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Gov. Tim Walz is condemning comments by a Republican state lawmaker who said supporters of tighter gun restrictions need to be 

"kicked to the curb and stomped on and run over."

Rep. Carl Bahr of East Bethel made his remarks Saturday during a Capitol rally by the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus. That rally came as the House this week is expected to consider bills including universal background checks for gun buyers.

Walz responded Sunday with a statement calling Bahr's comments "unacceptable."

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 that Walz said encouraging violence "endangers our communities and undermines our democracy." Walz, a Democrat, said such remarks should be condemned by all political parties.

The other major gun bill due for consideration this week is for a so-called "red flag" law that would let police confiscate guns from people considered dangerous.

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Gov. Tim Walz is condemning comments by a Republican state lawmaker who said supporters of tighter gun restrictions need to be "kicked to the curb and stomped on and run over."

This week Gov. Tim Walz finds out if he has to significantly revise his budget proposal. A new economic forecast detailing the state of Minnesota's finances will be out later this week. That's the report that will guide the Legislature from now until May's adjournment.

Walz condemns Republican's remarks on gun bill supporters

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