Conventions

RNC protest group sues city of St. Paul

An antiwar coalition planning to protest during the Republican National Convention sued the city of St. Paul today, saying the city is denying the group's rights to free speech and due process by not specifying a march route for the group. (03/24/2008)

Free speech group doesn't allow attendees to speak

Members of a Minneapolis task force charged with protecting the free speech rights of RNC protesters Wednesday tried to prevent a group of protesters from speaking at their meeting. (03/19/2008)

St. Paul police adopt new guidelines ahead of RNC

The St. Paul Police Department has adopted new guidelines for investigating groups that exercise their free-speech rights, but says the change isn't linked to the upcoming Republican National Convention. (02/25/2008)

St. Paul council approves purchase of 230 more Tasers

More than 230 new Tasers are coming to the St. Paul Police Department. That's enough stun guns to equip every patrol officer in the city. (02/20/2008)

Pawlenty wishes GOP caucuses carried more weight

The governor doesn't like that next Tuesday's GOP presidential caucus amounts to a straw poll. (01/31/2008)

Republican National Convention protest - take one

A few dozen anti-war protesters marched Wednesday from the state Capitol to the Xcel Energy Center, hoping it will guarantee them a chance to hold a demonstration along the same route during the Republican National Convention in September. (01/02/2008)

Security funds for national conventions tied up in stalemate

The stalemate in Congress could force Minneapolis-St. Paul and Denver, the host cities for the Republican and Democratic conventions, to front tens of millions of dollars. Congressional delegations from both states will ask Congress to approve the funds before the end of the year. (11/20/2007)

Senate approves convention security money for Minnesota

Minnesota and Colorado will each receive $50 million to help pay for security for the 2008 political conventions, which will be held in those states. (09/06/2007)

Insurance executive tapped to lead convention fundraising effort

The local host committee planning for the GOP gathering announced Thursday that Doug Leatherdale will become chairman. (08/16/2007)

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