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Protesters clash with law enforcement at the Graduate Hotel, at least 60 detained

A protest on Jan. 28 at the Graduate Hotel on the University of Minnesota Campus led to over 60 protesters getting detained. Protesters hoped to disturb suspected ICE agents that were staying in the hotel.
by Neil Roy
Published January 30, 2026
by Neil Roy
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