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Rumors circulating of possible police sweeps in Minneapolis this weekend

By Andy Birkey | 08.28.08 | 8:29 am

Could a roundup of anti-RNC activists be on tap for this weekend in Minneapolis?

Days ahead of the Republican National Convention, members of activist groups are feeling the heat from authorities. A number of high profile police interactions this week are underscored by reports of police visiting activist gathering spots and engaging in intimidating behavior.

Critical Mass on trial: Ganley found not guilty

By Tom Elko | 04.15.08 | 10:34 am

A four-day trial that pitted the testimony of several Minneapolis police officers against participants and eyewitnesses to a Critical Mass demonstration on Aug. 31, 2007, has…

Critical Mass trials begin

By Tom Elko | 04.07.08 | 11:09 am

Months after police clashed with hundreds of cyclists during a Critical Mass demonstration, the trial of one of the four bicyclists facing prosecution is scheduled to…