Opponents of statewide mask mandate rally at Minnesota Capitol
A week after Minnesota's face mask mandate took effect, opponents gathered on the grounds of the State Capitol on Saturday to criticize Gov. Tim Walz's executive order.
A few hundred people turned out for the rally, with some carrying signs, others American flags, and a few with firearms visible. In announcing the rally, organizers said they're not opposed to people wearing masks — just any statewide rule or law requiring it.
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