A small but growing Sikh community in the Twin Cities is opening its temple doors in Bloomington in the wake of the shootings in Milwaukee, reaching out to neighbors and also remaining vigilant to future attacks.

Authorities say a gunman killed six people at a temple in suburban Milwaukee. The shooter died in a gunfire exchange with police. Worshippers were gathering for a service at the temple when the shooting occurred. Authorities believe the gunman acted alone.

A small but growing group of Christians nationwide known as"church hoppers" worship at multiple Christian congregations, often of different denominations. Pastors say it can be tough to build relationships with the roving faithful – and they can't be counted on as much to give their time and money to a church.

Alexandria Republican Mary Franson used Twitter to express her revulsion to a prayer in front of the Minnesota House. Franson says the House chaplain's mention of Earth Day 'may as well been dedicated to 'Mother Earth.' Franson says Earth Day is a Pagan holiday.

It was the final Christmas mass for worshippers at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in St. Louis Park on Sunday. The west metro church is set to officially dissolve on Dec. 31, along with six other local catholic churches. Kare11 talks to parishioners who have been connected to church for generations.

The day after a gunman killed six people at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee, much of the response in Minnesota involved conversations about faith and firearms. Some in Minnesota's Sikh community hope the spotlight that's now trained on their faith will improve public understanding of Sikhs and make them less likely to be taken for Muslims. One Minnesotan in Congress hopes the tragedy leads the country toward tighter gun controls.

Duluth protesters supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement plan to stay at Lake Superior Plaza all day Saturday. Statewide demonstrations have been organized in other cities, including Minneapolis, St. Paul and Rochester. Protests are in response to perceived social inequality and corporate greed.

The congregation gathered for the first time this weekend after a fire destroyed the building a week ago. KARE 11 says prayers, singing, and a moment of silence highlighted Sunday's service at the Heart of the Beast Theater on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Members of the Walker Community Church will continue to meet at the theater for the remainder of the summer.