14 protestors cited for trespassing at temporary governor's residence in St. Paul

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Officials say 14 protesters were cited for trespassing after they scaled a fence outside of Governor Tim Walz temporary residence in St. Paul.  

Close to 100 people gathered outside the Eastcliff mansion, where a pro-Palestinian group was holding a protest.

Demonstrators were demanding that state pension funds be divested from companies connected to Israel.  

State Patrol troopers did not use force during the incident and no injuries were reported.

 

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