KINDRA PETERSON: Hello everyone, and welcome to In The Know – the podcast covering the latest events and news at the University of Minnesota. I’m your host, Kindra Peterson. This past week, I immersed myself in Minneapolis festivities called the Aquatennial, aiming to gain insights into the event itself, the businesses involved, and the economic.
Inside the mall on Saturday, there were no signs that gun violence had happened. It was a busy day with families shopping and dining in the food court, steps from where the shooting had happened.
Reflecting on Friday's shooting at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago Mall in Rosemont, Duckworth called for stricter gun laws including universal background checks.