Minnesota Democrats renew push for new gun control measures

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 677

Last Updated: 6 days, 13 hours ago

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Minnesota Democrats are renewing their pressure campaign to compel state Republicans to support new gun control laws after several high-profile fatal shootings last summer and a subsequent failed effort to pass new measures, like a ban on so-called assault weapons.

Gov. Tim Walz announced a gun violence prevention package at a Capitol press conference Tuesday that includes 15 proposals, including another attempt at an assault weapons ban; a high-capacity magazine ban; additional school safety …

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