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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.