Annunciation parent: We know the solutions to mass shootings. There’s still time to act.
Annunciation parent: We know the solutions to mass shootings. There’s still time to act. Opinion | We know the solutions to mass shootings. The Legislature still has time to act. A call to action from a father and Annunciation Light Alliance member after last August’s tragedy. By Dan Manchon Guest contributor(s) to the Minnesota Star Tribune May 3, 2026 at 2:59AM Hundreds took part in a rally at the State Capitol demanding action on gun violence: Mass shootings are often preventable, writes Dan Manchon, but prevention requires a layered approach. (Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune) Opinion editor’s note: Strib Voices publishes a mix of guest commentaries online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• Annunciation is my home. Minneapolis is my neighborhood. Minnesota is my community. Those words carry a different weight now. After the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School on Aug. 27, 2025, my world became both smaller and larger. Smaller because ...