Conventions

Police trace RNC security leak to Kinko's

A company helping police prepare for the convention went to the shop to copy training documents. Those documents later turned up on the Web site of an anarchist group that promised to "crash the convention." (09/11/2008)

Judge orders protesters to stay in jail

A judge today ordered two men accused of possessing Molotov cocktails during last week's RNC to remain in custody while they await court dates. (09/10/2008)

Police defend detaining of journalists

St. Paul police say they had little choice but to detain people claiming to be journalists at disturbances during the Republican National Convention. (09/10/2008)

St. Paul council member to hear from public on RNC impact

A St. Paul City Council member will hold a hearing in two weeks to assess the impact of the Republican National Convention on the city. (09/10/2008)

Sheriff Fletcher defends his department against jail complaints

Attorneys for several dozen people jailed last week during the Republican National Convention have complained about their treatment in the Ramsey County jail. Sheriff Bob Fletcher defends his department's handling of jailed protesters. (09/09/2008)

Heffelfinger: We will not be reviewing claims of police misconduct

The city of St. Paul has hired former U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger to conduct an independent review of police planning and tactics during last week's Republican National Convention. However, the team will not investigate allegations of excessive force by the police. (09/09/2008)

Civic Fest organizers will refund vendors' fees

Letters are going out to Civic Fest vendors informing them how to obtain a refund of their $2,500 registration fee. The show didn't draw the crowds organizers hoped during the Republican National Convention. (09/08/2008)

Twin Cities officials to formally review RNC police methods

Officials with the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis said they will formally review police tactics used to quell demonstrations during the RNC. (09/08/2008)

RNC organizers wonder what's next

The host cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul say they will assess how everything went last week, ranging from public safety to behind-the-scenes logistics. And they're also looking at what's next. (09/08/2008)

Chief John Harrington talks about RNC tactics

The Republican National Convention saw one of the largest mobilizations of police officers in the state's history. St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington talks about the tactics involved in keeping the peace. (09/05/2008)

Winners and losers from the RNC

It'll be about six weeks before sales tax data gives a read, perhaps, on the economic impact of the Republican National Convention on the Twin Cities. (09/05/2008)

Two charged with possessing Molotov cocktails

The U.S. attorney's office in Minneapolis has charged two Texas men with illegally possessing Molotov cocktails, alleging the men planned to disrupt the Republican National Convention. (09/05/2008)

McCain's speech excites Minnesota GOP delegates

Call it the home field advantage, but Minnesota's delegation to the Republican National Convention had prime seats to watch John McCain accept the party's nomination for president last night. (09/05/2008)

Final day protests end in an estimated 300 arrests

A protest that started on the State Capitol lawn yesterday afternoon ended with an estimated 300 arrests, the most of any day during the Republican National Convention. The protesters had planned to march to the Xcel Center where the RNC held its final day of events. (09/05/2008)

Delegates, party leaders praise Gov. Tim Pawlenty's speech

Governor Tim Pawlenty took the stage at the Republican National Convention Thursday night describing Senator John McCain as a strong and compassionate leader. (09/05/2008)

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