St. Paul Reporter

Eric Pratt, a Minnesota state senator, addressed recent events and policy decisions in a series of posts on his social media account. On August 26, 2025, Pratt commented on a court decision involving the participation of Christian colleges in Minnesota's Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program. The following day, he responded to a shooting at Annunciation Church & Catholic School in Minneapolis and later acknowledged the President’s response to the incident.

On August 26, 2025, Pratt stated: "I'm glad to see the court overrule the DFL attempt to bar Christian colleges from participating in the PSEO program, which allows students to earn college credit while in high school. In the Minnesota Senate, I've always fought for the rights of families to practice their faith".

The next morning, after reports of violence at a local religious institution, Pratt wrote: "Our family is heartbroken by the shooting this morning at Annunciation Church & Catholic School in Mpls. As kids gathered for worship during the first week of school, their lives and their sanctuary were shattered by senseless violence. To the families, teachers and".

Later that day on August 27, Pratt added: "I appreciate the President’s compassion and empathy for everyone affected by today’s horrific event."

The PSEO program in Minnesota allows high school students to take college courses for credit before graduation. Recent legal challenges focused on whether religiously affiliated institutions could participate; courts have ruled that excluding such colleges would violate constitutional protections regarding religion and equal access.

Incidents involving violence at schools or places of worship have prompted ongoing debates about safety measures and support systems within educational environments across Minnesota and nationwide.