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flag A majority of Minnesotans support a special session to ban assault weapons after a church shooting, but partisan divide blocks progress.

flag A majority of Minnesotans, including 62% of suburban voters, support a special legislative session to pass an assault weapons ban following the August shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, according to recent polls. flag While 93% of Democrats back the ban, 68% of Republicans oppose it, creating a major obstacle in the evenly split Legislature. flag Governor Tim Walz is now pushing a constitutional amendment to ban assault weapons, requiring legislative approval to place on the ballot and voter approval to pass. flag Despite calls for action and pressure from survivors and parents, Republican lawmakers have shown little support, with some citing concerns over alienating their base. flag With no agreement in sight, advocates face a choice between persuading Republicans or pursuing change in the 2026 midterms.

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