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Tens of thousands of people from across Minnesota and across the country are expected in St. Paul on Saturday for the No Kings rally. 

The political protest at the State Capitol is the flagship event on a day when thousands of other rallies are planned across the country. The event is protesting Trump administration policies. It will feature local officials and activists, alongside celebrities like Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen and Joan Baez.  

This is the third No Kings rally since President Donald Trump took office and organizers expect Saturday’s event to be the biggest.

State and local law enforcement are making security plans to keep the event here in St. Paul safe. St. Paul Police Deputy Chief Kurt Hallstrom spoke to Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about the plans.

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State and local law enforcement are creating security plans for what could be the largest No King rally since President Donald Trump took office. It’s estimated tens of thousands of people from across Minnesota and across the country will be participating on Saturday.

State and local law enforcement are preparing for what could be the largest No King rally since President Donald Trump took office. It’s estimated tens of thousands of people from across Minnesota and across the country will be participating. St. Paul Police Deputy Chief Kurt Hallstrom spoke to Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about their security plans.

State and local police prepare for third No Kings rally expected to draw tens of thousands

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