Minneapolis DFL officials apologize for problems during caucuses
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Minneapolis DFL officials issued an apology Wednesday after reports of physical injuries and disorganization at caucus locations the previous night.
Police and fire officials were called to the caucus site at the Brian Coyle Center in Minneapolis. Reports on social media showed people injured during a dispute, but police said no one needed medical attention when they arrived, police spokesperson Catherine Michal said.
Fire officials did have to move people outside because the facility wasn't large enough to accommodate the caucus-goers.
Minneapolis DFL Chair Dan McConnell said in a written statement that officials are exploring what can be done to make the process run more smoothly in the future.
"Unfortunately, overcrowding at some caucus locations were a major inconvenience for caucus-goers, including seniors and families with young children. The Minneapolis DFL leadership apologizes for any problems caused," he said.
McConnell said the data is still coming in but officials believe the night's turnout broke previous attendance records. Nearly 4,300 people had preregistered for their precinct caucuses.
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