Gov. Walz, DFL Leaders hold first in series of gun violence town halls around Minnesota

Governor Walz and DFL leaders say they're hitting the road and plan to make stops around the state to talk with Minnesotans about gun violence.

Meanwhile, negotiations in St. Paul have stalled and legislative leaders in a politically divided Capitol are at a stand still when it comes to addressing gun violence at a special session.

DFL leaders made their first stop in Waconia on Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of attendees filled the high school auditorium to hear more from Governor Walz and Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor and former congresswoman.

Though, the crowd first heard Tess Rada, the parent of a third grader who attends Annunciation Catholic School. Some Annunciation parents and families filled a section of seats near the stage, sporting Annunciation t-shirts.

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