Photo: #Two volunteers from the Minnesota Peace Team, a group that attend rallies, marches, and demonstrations to mediate between police and protesters and keep the peace.

Republican National Convention

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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Volunteers from the Minnesota Peace Team attend rallies, marches, and demonstrations to mediate between police and protesters and keep the peace.

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