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Minnesota Senate urges removal of St. Paul union leaders after Guard members were kicked out of labor hall There should be consequences for the actions that these folks took, the resolutions author said Monday on the Senate floor. 5:05 pm, Apr. 19, 2021 × A Minnesota National Guard vehicle patrols the Minnesota Capitol ahead of a worship service organized by Hold The Line Minnesota Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in St. Paul. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com) ST. PAUL ...

Other Opinion: Security buildup belies peaceful transition of power Stauber and others have chosen the wrong side of history and have clung to it, without evidence and with a tone deafness never clearer than with their votes last week against impeachment. Written By: Duluth News Tribune | 2:00 am, Jan. 20, 2021 × Our nation’s proud tradition of smooth, conflict-free transitions of power, from one president to another, has been known to include a few counter demonstrator...

Minnesota State Patrol Cautions Against Visiting State Capitol With the threat of unrest near the Minnesota State Capitol looming over the next several days, the Minnesota State Patrol has cautioned against visiting the area. They addressed the matter in a couple of posts on the Minnesota State Patrol Facebook page.  Their initial post on Thursday stated: We are preparing for possible protest activity around the State Capitol over the next several days. While the Capitol remains a safe place, ...

From the editorial: "Stauber and others have chosen the wrong side of history and have clung to it, without evidence and with a tone deafness never clearer than with their votes last week against impeachment."

Capitol protest tracker: What happened at capitols across the US on Sunday Jay Cannon, Chastity Laskey, Jordan Culver and Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY © Winslow Townson, AP Armed protesters stand in front of the Statehouse Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Concord, N.H. Federal officials warned of armed and potentially violent protests at all 50 state capitals and the U.S. Capitol in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Bidens inauguration, according to an internal FBI bulletin ...

Olivier Touron/AFP via Getty Images State capitals across the US are preparing for possible attacks on their legislatures in the coming days similar to the insurrection at the US Capitol last week, hoping a larger law enforcement presence and extra security measures will stave off the worst. The FBI sent an internal memo on Sunday warning all 50 states that “armed protests” at their capitals are being planned by far-right extremists, potentially leading to a repeat of what happened January ...

With the threat of unrest near the Minnesota State Capitol looming over the next several days, the Minnesota State Patrol cautioned against visiting the area.

Pelosi Seeks Fines for Security Rule Violators: Inaugural Update Bloomberg 1/14/2021 Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is seeking to impose fines of as much as $10,000 for representatives who violate new security screening rules. Oklahoma lawmakers and their staffs are being told to stay away from the state capitol building in Oklahoma City over potential protests. Washington is temporarily shutting some subway stations near the Capitol to deter travel w...

Pelosi Seeks Fines for Security Rule Violators: Inaugural Update Bloomberg 1/14/2021 Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is seeking to impose fines of as much as $10,000 for representatives who violate new security screening rules. Oklahoma lawmakers and their staffs are being told to stay away from the state capitol building in Oklahoma City over potential protests. Washington is temporarily shutting some subway stations near the Capitol to deter travel w...

2 events approved for Minnesota State Capitol this weekend Local, state and federal law enforcement say theyre prepared after learning of credible threats of violence in Minnesota and elsewhere on Sunday. Author: Jan 14, 2021 As law enforcement prepares for potentially violent protests across the country this weekend, there are two events scheduled at the Minnesota State Capitol Complex – a "Freedom Fest" and a "Sunday Church Service." An estimated 150 people are expected to attend "Freedom ...