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Jan 11, 2021 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
New this morning: House DFL leadership calling for six GOP state House members who participated in Jan. 6 "Storm the Capitol" rally "to be held accountable if they fail to denounce threats made against public servants and our democratic process."
GOP state Reps. Susan Akland, Steve Drazkowski, Mary Franson, Glenn Gruenhagen, Eric Lucero, and Jeremy Munson were the "Storm the Capitol" participants. Story from 1/6 here (and with accompanying @MDVancleave video): strib.mn/3rZxXmC
Jan 6, 2021 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Emcee here at St. Paul Storm The Capitol rally announces, while laughing, that House Reps have been told to take cover. Announcement met by loud cheers from at least half the crowd.
Appears "Storm The Capitol" protest going to the governor's residence. An organizer and emcee, Alley Waterbury, earlier said of Walz: "If you don't open our state back up we will do whatever we need to do because we've got nothing left to lose."
Jan 6, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Crowd of about 350-500 gathering outside Minnesota State Capitol for "Storm The Capitol" protest against Biden certification. Speakers have included state Reps @SteveDraz & @EricLuceroMN so far. State judge who approved absentee voting rule changes being singled out early on.
More from the Capitol: State patrol is guarding entrances to buildings on the complex. No signs of clashes with law enforcement that have been seen in DC. One demonstrator is waiving a large III% militia flag, more are waving pro-Trump signs and flags.
Aug 18, 2018 • 18 tweets • 3 min read
About a dozen protesters have gathered outside Cambridge-Isanti High School ahead of DFL executive committee hearing, chanting “Ellison Beats Women” to passersby. Keith Ellison seeking party endorsement for AG amid abuse allegations.
Catch up on @jessvanb's report from Friday on Keith Ellison trying to reassure voters back on the campaign trail. He has repeatedly denied allegations, won't drop out and is seeking party endorsement today. strib.mn/2Mr6yYX