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Mpls. police station on fire as Twin Cities protests grow
A third night of protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police drew a response from President Donald Trump. The unrest came after Gov. Tim Walz called out the National Guard. More than 500 Guard members have been activated and sent to St. Paul, Minneapolis and elsewhere, officials said late Thursday.
'Flash looting,' more fires break out in St. Paul as unrest spreads
Looting and fires were reported on University Avenue in the Midway district. An East Side shopping mall also was hit.
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The morning after, a Minneapolis neighborhood expresses sadness, fear, resolve
They saw the stores they relied on for groceries and supplies smashed and burned. They saw fires that had smoldered for hours.
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Minneapolis police precinct engulfed in flames amid protest
The Minneapolis Third Precinct police station was evacuated late Thursday night and then was engulfed in flames. Protesters cheered and lit fireworks to celebrate.
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To end pattern of violence, a tangible reform agenda is needed
We must end police killings of black men.
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