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Frey: Unrest 'unacceptable'; Trump promises to step in
Mayor Jacob Frey also said he decided to evacuate a police station later set ablaze: "The symbolism of a building cannot outweigh the importance of life." He spoke after President Donald Trump tweeted about Minneapolis' unrest: "Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Mpls. police station set on fire; protesters march downtown
Thousands gathered downtown to express their anger with restraint at a peaceful gathering. But later, the Third Precinct station became a target.
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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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