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The city of St. Paul hosts the 2008 Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center Sept. 1-4. The effects of the gathering are far-reaching and widespread.

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Police use tear gas to control protesters (contains strong language)


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On Monday, Sept. 1, the opening day of the Republican National Convention, throughout St. Paul, there were numerous clashes between protesters and police. Monday afternoon, police engaged protesters with tear gas near Shepard Road in St. Paul. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Caputo recorded the confrontation as police deployed tear gas.

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