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Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell tells a Senate committee on Thursdayspeaks in favor of expanded background checks for gun purchases. Danielle Killey | Forum News Service

Mental health concerns reach gun control hearing

ST. PAUL – Stricter regulations on gun purchases could discourage people dealing with mental illness from seeking treatment, some mental health advocates say. Concerns stemmed from a bill discussed Thursday...

news Fri, Feb 22, 2013 - 2:26am