At least 5 arrested near Minn. rally in support of Trump

Published 5:41 pm Saturday, March 4, 2017

ST. PAUL — At least five people were arrested outside the Minnesota State Capitol during a rally in support of President Donald Trump.

The rally was one of several “March 4 Trump” events nationwide Saturday.

The demonstration in St. Paul drew dozens of counterprotesters.

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St. Paul police say five people were arrested a short distance from the Capitol after they allegedly lit fireworks inside the building then fled on foot. The Star Tribune reports there were minor scuffles during the rally, but they were quickly diffused by other protesters and police.

The rally and counterprotest led to dueling chants inside the Capitol rotunda.

As the rally began, participants waved American flags and Trump/Pence campaign signs. Then scores of counterprotesters began arriving with their own signs, including one reading “Love Trumps Hate.”