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US MN: Three Arrested at St Paul Marijuana Rally
ccguide Monday 18 Sep 2000 Pubdate: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune (MN) Copyright: 2000 Star Tribune Contact: Address: 425 Portland Ave., Minneapolis MN 55488 Fax: 612-673-4359 Feedback:http://www.startribune.com/stonline/html/userguide/letform.html Website:http://www.startribune.com/ Forum: http://talk.startribune.com/cgi-bin/WebX.cgi THREE ARRESTED AT ST.PAUL MARIJUANA RALLY Three people were arrested for possession of marijuana, but there were no serious confrontations with police as demonstrators called for the legalization of marijuana during the 14th annual Minnesota Tea Party. Between 150 and 300 people heard speakers and bands Saturday at the State Capitol in the rally, organized by the Grassroots Party. Many of them then marched to the governor's residence. The attendance was far short of the 1,000 at the 1999 rally, which generated 13 arrests. In anticipation of disruptions, two more police officers were brought in to manage traffic in case protesters spilled into the streets. The city wants the Grassroots Party to pay the $260 cost for the extra officers, but Party Chairman Chris Wright said the group won't pay. "Just because they think there's going to be ... arrests and lawbreaking, we shouldn't have to pay more," he said. St. Paul police Sgt. Ray Jefferson said the party's refusal to pay could make it difficult for it to get future rally permits. "If you have outstanding bills with the city, the city can't do business [with you]," he said. Wright said he would go to court, if necessary, to settle the issue before next year's rally. - --- MAP posted-by: John Chase
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