Sanders, Giffords, Parkland students not coming; gun-opposition rally in Excelsior canceled

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2. It seems they might have a new date scheduled, but no guarantee of headliners

Protect Minnesota has withdrawn its application for the Aug. 18 rally and has a prospective date of Oct. 6, she said. She noted the nonprofit has made “a substantial investment” in the event and wants to make sure the rally achieves its purpose while working hand in hand with the city.

Because Protect Minnesota is submitting a new event application, it is undetermined whether Giffords, the Parkland students or other local performers can attend, Nord Bence said.

Protect Minnesota is a nonprofit organization that advocates against gun violence and cannot invite politicians to be speakers. Protect Minnesota never contacted the Sanders campaign about attending, she said. That came from another event participant.