On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.

Those who knew Fletcher Merkel best — his family, his teachers, his friends who just finished third grade at Annunciation ...

The community gathered Saturday to remember 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel by doing one of his favorite activities — fishing.

Fletcher Merkel was one of two students killed last August in the Annunciation school shooting.

On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.

Family and loved ones of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel gathered at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis on Sunday to celebrate his life. Merkel was one of two children killed in the mass shooting at ...

Born on Jan. 17, 2017, the resolution says Merkel, "embraced the world with his inquisitive nature, and brought joy to everyone he met." He also enjoyed all sports, including the Green Bay Packers, ...

Fletcher’s parents, Mollie and Jesse Merkel, returned to the baseball field Wednesday evening, surrounded by teammates and friends who remembered Fletcher’s energy and love for the game. "We wish he ...

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