Minnesota Hosts National 'No Kings' Protests, Springsteen Performs
PUBLISHED Mar 28, 2026, 12:27 AM ET
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St. Paul, Minn. organizers designated the state Capitol rally Saturday as the national flagship of the 'No Kings' protests against President Donald Trump, reporting more than 3,100 events registered across all 50 states and projecting over nine million participants nationwide. The designation followed winter protests after federal agents fatally shot two people monitoring immigration enforcement; Bruce Springsteen will headline in St. Paul, performing 'Streets of Minneapolis,' and his Land of Hope & Dreams tour with a 'No Kings' theme begins Tuesday, drawing national media attention and logistical planning.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Winter protests in Minnesota followed federal agent shootings of two people monitoring immigration enforcement.
- Organizers registered over 3,100 'No Kings' events across all 50 states with nine million expected.
- A Paris gathering of expatriates, unions, and rights groups occurred, marking an international kickoff.
- Organizers designated the Minnesota Capitol rally in St. Paul as the national flagship event.
- Bruce Springsteen's Land of Hope & Dreams tour, featuring a 'No Kings' theme, is scheduled to begin Tuesday in Minneapolis.
News Intelligence
- The 'No Kings' protests are a nationwide movement, with Minnesota as the epicenter. If you're concerned about immigration enforcement or presidential power, this is a key event. Check your local listings for related events in your area.
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Organizers, protest groups and high-profile participants such as Bruce Springsteen gained national visibility and media attention from the coordinated 'No Kings' events and the designation of the St. Paul rally as the flagship.
Minnesota communities affected by the federal agent shootings, families of the deceased, and local jurisdictions managing large demonstrations experienced heightened scrutiny, grief, and logistical strain as protests expanded nationwide.
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