DNC Ends Minneapolis Summer Meeting Early After School Shooting Injures 20

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) cut short its 2025 summer meeting in Minneapolis following a tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School near the event location, resulting in 19 people shot, including young children. DNC Chair Ken Martin and Minnesota officials expressed deep sorrow, emphasizing the urgent need to address gun violence as delegates departed in shock. Early in the meeting, a land acknowledgment was delivered by Lindy Sowmick, treasurer of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, recognizing the Dakota people as the original stewards of the land and urging the party to engage with indigenous communities beyond symbolic gestures. This acknowledgment sparked criticism from some commentators who viewed it as performative virtue signaling disconnected from practical solutions. Additionally, some DNC speakers, including Vera Institute’s Insha Rahman, framed national crime issues in ways that downplayed concerns about migrant-related crime, reflecting internal tensions over messaging strategies. The meeting highlighted the party’s focus on social justice themes amid ongoing challenges like low approval ratings and public safety crises.