Gov. Tim Walz is mobilizing for a potential emergency legislative session on gun proposals after a school shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school this week.

The Democratic governor posted on social media Friday that “it’s time to take serious action at the State Capitol to address gun violence.” But he provided few details about when that could take place or what measures would be up for discussion if lawmakers returned to St. Paul.

Aides said Walz has been calling lawmakers about what might be done ahead of the 2026 session, which doesn’t convene until February.

A day earlier, Democratic lawmakers and Minneapolis city officials called for bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Similar bills have languished over the years.

Any special session could be dicey because the

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