Blizzard warnings in Northwest Minnesota, winter weather advisories across the state

MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. 

Turn Up Your Support

Minnesota Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt has joined the criticism of a chant heard Saturday during a Black Lives Matter protest outside the State Fairgrounds.

 using the phrase "Pigs in a blanket, fry 'em like bacon."

Police organizations said the chant was threatening. Daudt said in an MPR News interview Tuesday that the chant was "incredibly disrespectful." 
   
"I don't know exactly what they're trying to accomplish," Daudt told MPR News host Mike Mulcahy. 

"I think all of us can agree that all lives matter," Daudt added. "If there are issues that are of concern, I and I think all elected representatives are certainly willing to listen and do what we can to adjust the laws, if there's an injustice. But ultimately I'm not sure that's what they're trying to accomplish."

Last week, DFL Governor Mark Dayton said 

the planned fair protest was 'inappropriate.'

 Black Lives Matter plans to protest Tuesday outside the governor's residence.

Politics and Government News

Tim Pugmire

Author

Minnesota Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt has joined the criticism of a chant heard Saturday during a Black Lives Matter protest outside the State Fairgrounds.


Minnesota Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt has joined the criticism of a chant heard Saturday during a Black Lives Matter protest outside the State Fairgrounds.
Some protesters were reportedly using the phrase "Pigs in a blanket, fry 'em like bacon." Police organizations said the chant was threatening. Daudt said in an MPR News interview today (Tuesday) that the chant was "incredibly disrespectful." Daudt also questioned the intent of the protesters.

Daudt: Black Lives Matter protesters 'incredibly disrespectful' to police

Go Deeper.

Like this?