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Minneapolis police alert downtown businesses to return of Occupy Minnesota

A new season of demonstrations is set to begin this weekend, as Re-Occupy Minnesota sets up camp. Protesters are eyeing four Minneapolis locations and police want businesses to be prepared for possible disruptions.
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A new season of demonstrations is set to begin this weekend, as Re-Occupy Minnesota sets up camp. Protesters are eyeing four Minneapolis locations and police want businesses to be prepared for possible disruptions.

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