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*Dear Neighbors,*

As a mother, a community leader and a state representative, my heart is heavy. The unthinkable tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School was tragic and senseless, and it should never happen again. No one should face the fear of gun violence in their daily life—whether at school, in a place of worship, or in their neighborhood. Especially not our children. Harper and Fletcher should still be with us. I am heartbroken for the families, friends, teachers, classmates, and all of the other victims and loved ones whose lives are forever changed.

Gun violence is a uniquely American crisis. It is now the leading cause of death for children in our country. We know stronger firearm laws and accountability measures save lives. While Minnesota has made progress—passing background checks, red flag laws, and other safety measures—there is much more to do. A safer future will require a comprehensive approach and ongoing conversations about meaningful action.

I am deeply grateful to those who have already reached out with ideas and advocacy. I will keep listening—centered on the voices of survivors—as we consider further measures, including restrictions on weapons designed for mass harm. We cannot accept a status quo where gun violence is treated as normal.

Governor Walz has raised the possibility of a special session. Both the House and Senate are awaiting special elections to fill vacancies, and I am monitoring this closely. I will keep you updated if the Governor moves forward.

As many of you know, gun violence prevention and creating safer communities has and will continue to be a top priority for me. Some gun violence legislation I have already signed onto includes a ban on assault weapons, a requirement to safely store firearms, and a mandate to report lost and stolen firearms. This summer, I’ve worked with Everytown for Gun Safety, joined the Legislators for Safer Communities coalition, and brought a brilliant group of student policy fellows together from Edina and Bloomington high schools to draft legislation that would prohibit—or at least require safe storage of—firearms in vehicles on school property. There is much more work to do.

A *Gun Violence Prevention Community Conversation* in Edina is currently being planned*.* When we have the details set, I will be sure to share them with you.

I am moved by the words from Matthew DuBois, principal of Annunciation Catholic School, who shared an African proverb: "“When you pray, move your feet”, "and hope you are too"."

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Resources

* *211 United Way* [ [link removed] ]*:* Free, confidential information about health care and emergency services. Call 2-1-1 anytime, or visit findhelp.org [ [link removed] ].
* *Mental Health Minnesota* [ [link removed] ]*:* Confidential peer support via the Minnesota Warmline [ [link removed] ], available daily from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. at 651-288-0400, or text “Support” to 85511.
* *988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline* [ [link removed] ]*:* Call, text, or chat 988 anytime for immediate support.
* *Everytown Survivor Network* [ [link removed] ]*:* Text “SURVIVOR” to 644-33 to connect with a national network of gun violence survivors.
* *Resources for parents & educators:* Guidance on talking with children about gun violence here for parents [ [link removed] ], and here for educators [ [link removed] ].
* *Be Smart* [ [link removed] ]* Toolkit:* Practical tools for safe firearm storage and conversations about guns in the home.
* *Blood donation:* Learn more from Memorial Blood Centers [ [link removed] ] and the American Red Cross [ [link removed] ].

*Additional Resources*


* *See It, Say It, Send It App:* Report threats anonymously to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Call 1-877-996-6222 or email [email protected].
* *Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs):* Also known as red flag laws, ERPOs allow temporary restrictions on firearm access for individuals posing a threat. Learn more here [ [link removed] ].

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As fall begins and students return to school, I am holding our kids especially close. I want them to spend their days learning, growing, and playing—free from fear. My sincere hope is that each and every student has a safe and peaceful school year.

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*Stay Connected*

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Thank you for staying engaged. It is an honor to represent you and our community.

In solidarity,

*Julie Greene*

State Representative

District 50A






State Representative Julie Greene

5th Floor, Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar St.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155

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