How Minnesota’s football team turned an unspeakable tragedy into a lifelong promise | CNN

In August 2025, when a shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis claimed the life of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkle, the University of Minnesota football team stepped in to support. But their commitment didn’t stop there. A year later, head coach P.J. Fleck shares how the Gophers program continues to show up for the community creating a lifetime bond with grieving families.