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Saturday August 30, 2025
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Governor Walz Weekly Briefing
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Governor Walz Statement on the Shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School
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*“Minnesota is heartbroken by the senseless shooting that took place this week. *Students deserve to start the school year full of hope and excitement.** No child in America should go to school** *afraid* of danger, of losing a classmate, of gunshots during prayer.*”* said Governor Walz.* “I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence. To the officers and first responders, the clergy and teachers providing comfort, and the hospital staff saving lives – thank you. We will get through this together.”*
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Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff
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Governor Walz ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, in honor of the lives lost to gun violence at Annunciation Catholic School.
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Victims of Gun Violence at Annunciation Catholic School [ [link removed] ]
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Governor Walz Deploys State Resources to Support Minneapolis Public Safety
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Governor Walz ordered the deployment of state law enforcement personnel to support public safety efforts around schools and places of worship in Minneapolis. This deployment follows a request from the City of Minneapolis for additional resources following the tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church on August 27, 2025. The Minnesota State Patrol and Department of Natural Resources began partnering with the City of Minneapolis Thursday morning.
The Governor authorized the deployment of 20 state personnel, including 14 Minnesota State Patrol troopers and six Department of Natural Resources enforcement officers. The responders will be organized into two-person squads, with two squads assigned per precinct across five precincts in Minneapolis, with a particular focus on schools and places of worship. The troopers and enforcement officers will coordinate with the Minneapolis Police Department to assist with patrol coverage and visibility.
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