Candles Lit, Hearts Healed | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 2m

One year after a devastating mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church that claimed two young lives and wounded over a dozen, the community still grapples with raw grief—especially during milestones like August or fireworks on the Fourth of July. Kristin Stang, Creative Arts Director, shares how healing is nonlinear, with everyday moments triggering deep emotion, yet faculty find strength in mutual support. Rather than chasing “normal,” they’re building a “new normal” that honors the tragedy as part of their shared identity. Two candles, lit year-round in her classroom, symbolize the…