Senate DFL Caucus

ADVISORY: Ron Latz to Host Gun Violence Prevention Campaign Rally

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Senate DFL Candidates are Sens. Dibble, Mohamed, and Oumou Verbeten to Join Neighbors and Activists the Moment and Working Hard to Win for Minnesota

August 3, 2026

EDINA, MN. — On Wednesday Senator Ron Latz will host a Gun Violence Prevention Campaign Rally to highlight the progress Minnesota has made on gun violence prevention and ensuring that work continues by re-electing Senator Ron Latz. 

The gathering will take place in Yancey Park where just two weeks ago, the community was disrupted by gun violence. Senator Latz remains committed to preventing gun violence in our neighborhoods, places of worship, and everywhere Minnesotans live their lives.  

Members of the press and community members are invited to hear from Senator Latz and other key partners on how we’ll keep our neighborhoods safer. 

WHEN: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 at 5:00 PM

WHERE: Yancey Park Pavillion, 5520 Hansen Rd, Edina, MN 55436

WHAT: Rally and Doorknock Kick-off 

WHO: 

  • Senator Ron Latz (SD 46)
  • Senator Scott Dibble (SD 61)
  • Senator Zaynab Mohamed (SD 63)
  • Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten (SD 64)
  • Maggiy Emery, Protect Minnesota
  • Emily Bierman, Edina Resident and Mom’s Demand Action Leader

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