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MPR News AM Update: Political attacks, protests at Trump rally

President Trump, at a campaign rally
President Trump, at a campaign rally at the Target Center on Thursday in Minneapolis, called Bob Kroll, head of the Minneapolis police union, up to the stage.
Evan Frost | MPR News

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