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Photos: People Protest Minnesota Coronavirus Restrictions

Protesters gathered Saturday to rally against Gov. Tim Walz's coronavirus restrictions and also the state's election results.

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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. People gathered to demand a response from Gov. Tim Walz and protest the state's coronavirus lockdown measures and the results of the recent presidential election. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Protesters rally outside the Governor's Mansion on December 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

SAINT PAUL, MN — Authorities say several dozen people gathered outside of the Governor's Residence on Summit Avenue Saturday to protest Gov. Tim Walz's coronavirus restrictions and the results of the election.

Counter-protests also arrived at the scene.

St. Paul police said the various groups were mostly peaceful, but there was at least one "altercation" on Summit Avenue. Two people were cited for disorderly conduct. There were no serious injuries, police said.

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However, several tires were slashed on Chatsworth Street between Summit Avenue and Grand Avenue. Police say they are investigating the vandalism.

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