Tim Walz to call special session for Minnesota legislature to strengthen gun laws after school shooting

Published September 2, 2025 3:44pm ET



Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) plans to call a special session in the Minnesota state legislature to toughen gun laws in the state following a school shooting in Minneapolis last week.

The governor said Tuesday he would call state lawmakers and work on a plan to reconvene over the next couple of days. Walz said he intends to propose a “very comprehensive” gun control bill.

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