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Committee adopts resolution and letter urging Gov. Walz to call special session on gun safety after twin shootings

Committee of the Whole, Minneapolis City Council · September 12, 2025
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Summary

Following two shootings that included an attack at Annunciation Church and School, the committee unanimously adopted a letter to Gov. Tim Walz and a resolution urging a special legislative session to ban assault weapons, require safe storage and allow local governments to act on gun safety.

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved a letter to Gov. Tim Walz and a companion resolution asking the Minnesota Legislature to convene a special session to consider stronger gun‑safety laws.

Vice Chair Oreen Choudhury said the letter — drafted with Council President Payne and council colleagues —…

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