Turning Guns Into Art to Heal Communities | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Local artists are turning guns into art to heal communities scarred by violence, while Minnesota’s gun death stats reveal a troubling shift: firearm suicides now account for 77% of all gun deaths, with men hit hardest — and Black Minnesotans disproportionately affected by homicides. Despite a slight drop in total gun deaths, experts stress the urgent need for mental health access and stronger prevention tools like Minnesota’s Extreme Risk Protection Orders, which saw filings more than double. This creative response proves that even amid grim numbers, hope and change are possible. Listen in…