Directly across from the Xcel Center on the river, about 100 people are being detained with hands atop their heads. There are about 50 St. Paul police surrounding those detainees, and about 80 more officers in riot gear milling in the area. Two police boats in the river. Six or seven Humvees full of Minnesota National Guard troops entered the perimeter about half an hour ago.
No one I’ve spoken with knows why the group is being detained. I tried to get some delegates to talk to me on camera, but no. The situation has been going on for well over an hour. It looks very tense down there, with riot squads pacing up and down Shepard Road.
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Comment posted September 1, 2008 @ 7:05 pm
How many have been arrested since the start of the convention? How many have since been released?
Wisconsin Public Radio not covering protests. There is competition from the pregnant daughter of VP nominee Sarah Palin and then there is Hurricane Gustav and could this be affecting coverage?
Comment posted September 1, 2008 @ 10:41 pm
Why wouldn't they be detained, they were rioting and causing damage to stores, they should all receive jail sentences for a couple years.
Comment posted September 12, 2008 @ 4:41 pm
What evidence do you have of thier peaceful protest turning into a “riot”?
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