New thread for group of protesters that broke off.
Group of vehicles west on 31st St E toward 5th Precinct.
21:36
50 on foot and several cars "loaded down" with people. 21:40
Near 35W.
Rocks being thrown at the precinct. 21:48
Crowd is about 100 plus several motorcycles. Some barricades have been pushed down. State Patrol monitoring overhead.
21:50
Rioters may be trying to grab items from a construction area at 31st and 1st Ave S.
21:53
Three vehicles blocking the intersection at 31st and 1st. They've knocked down barricades and thrown rocks so far. "Cars lined up on Nicollet full of people."
"Vehicles piling up on 31st," per responders. They are "barricading 3st Ave." 21:56
Group is pulling the front barricades from the precinct on 31st St.
21:58
Blocking north and south on Nicollet near 31st St, pulling barricades. 22:04
"Pyrotechnic" just went off in front of the precinct. 22:17
Several people in black hoodies gathering behind the car wash at 31st/Nicollet.
22:20
The "violence interrupters" may have just shown up in orange sweatshirts.
Group is "taking a knee" and having some speeches. 22:23
"Dispersal orders" being given. 22:29
People possibly climbing onto the Wells Fargo roof. 22:33
"Final dispersal order given" 22:35
Police going to start making arrests. 22:39
Police can use someone with more flex cuffs. Need more resources to handcuff people.
22:41
People being arrested.
"Violence interrupters" have been escorted out of the perimeter by police. 22:46
Some arrested/detained parties.
Another group of 30-40 showed up at 31st and Nicollet that's interacting with the arrested parties. New dispersal orders being given. 23:12
32nd/Blaisdell, dispatcher airing that a group of males are removing items out of the trunk of a silver vehicle. 23:14
New dispersal order given at 32nd and Nicollet. 23:18
Large group that "seems agitated" in front of 15 W 34th St. 23:40
Police are starting to load the arrested parties into vans. 00:24
A new round of dispersal orders is starting. 00:30
Trooper 9 is clearing, sounds like this operation may be wrapping up as they transport the last of the arrested parties. 00:53
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There's reportedly another group #DowntownMpls but there hasn't been much radio traffic on it. But there was just a report of a person who left an unattended bag at 3rd Ave S and 6th St.
19:30
Oh, the notorious John Thompson is on site. What will he threaten to burn down tonight?
150-200 on the move on 3rd Ave from the Government Center. #DowntownMpls
Heads up for St. Paul. There's a protest planned tonight 5-10p on University Ave W.
There is reportedly a heavy law enforcement presence in the area.
17:30