Minnesota mayors want to ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines

Twin Cities mayors are seeking the authority to implement local gun control measures.

This push stems from the current Minnesota state law, which largely prevents cities from enacting their own firearm restrictions. The mayors, including Jacob Frey of Minneapolis and Melvin Carter of St. Paul, are calling for a statewide and federal ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

The effort comes as Governor Tim Walz plans to call a special legislative session to address gun violence, but it's not clear exactly what bills could find support in the legislature.