State senators across the aisle came together to discuss options and hear from those directly impacted by recent gun violence.

Both teams enter with 2-0 records as the Gophers look to build on their 66-0 win over Northwestern State against a Cal team that defeated Oregon State last week.

Rookie defensive backs Billy Bowman and Xavier Watts each added their first career interceptions on top of that. Bowman’s was a diving grab that gave Atlanta possession at the Vikings’ 38-yard line in the second quarter, and Watts sealed the win with a fourth-quarter interception. — Kendall

The shooting of Charlie Kirk is the latest in a series of violent shocks that have left the nation reeling. With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set to call a special session to deal with gun violence, the debate over security​ for public officials intensifies.

Control of the Minnesota House of Representatives will once again be at stake Tuesday in a special election to replace Melissa Hortman, the former Democratic state House speaker who was slain along with her husband at their home in June.

Neither Jefferson, the Minnesota Vikings, nor anyone related to Kirk had posted about the claim on social media or released a statement announcing the supposed donation. Additionally, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported on Sept. 11 that the Vikings confirmed the claim was false.

A law enforcement incident temporarily shut down westbound Interstate-94 in west-central Minnesota on Monday afternoon. Traffic cameras from the interstate near Evansville showed a large number of Minnesota State Patrol and police vehicles, including an armored vehicle, at the scene, which followed an apparent pursuit of a suspect.

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