Hands Off! Minnesota State Capitol Protest

Estimated 25,000 rally on the Capitol grounds in St. Paul, MN

April 5, 2025 — Minnesota State Capitol — St. Paul, MN

The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
"Dumbass Oligarchs Gouging Everyone" protest sign. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — "Dumbass Oligarchs Gouging Everyone" protest sign. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
"Trump Is A Russian" protest sign. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — "Trump Is A Russian" protest sign. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
A protest sign featuring caricatures of Donald Trump and Elon Musk labeled 'Hitler 2.0' is displayed during a public gathering. This sign was part of the nationwide 'Hands Off!' protests held at the Minnesota State Capitol. The Minnesota State Patrol estimated approximately 25,000 individuals participated in the rally at the Capitol grounds. The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905, frequently serves as a site for public assemblies and political expression, reflecting its role as the seat of state government.
April 5, 2025 — A protest sign featuring caricatures of Donald Trump and Elon Musk labeled 'Hitler 2.0' is displayed during a public gathering. This sign was part of the nationwide 'Hands Off!' protests held at the Minnesota State Capitol. The Minnesota State Patrol estimated approximately 25,000 individuals participated in the rally at the Capitol grounds. The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905, frequently serves as a site for public assemblies and political expression, reflecting its role as the seat of state government.
An estimated 25,000 individuals assembled at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul for a 'Hands Off!' protest, part of a nationwide series of rallies. The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905 and designed by Cass Gilbert, frequently serves as a public forum for civic engagement and dissent. During this protest, participants held signs addressing various political and social issues, including immigration and calls to 'Resist.' Several individuals climbed trees on the Capitol grounds, seeking a better view of the proceedings. Such gatherings underscore the building's role as a significant site for public expression and political discourse in Minnesota.
April 5, 2025 — An estimated 25,000 individuals assembled at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul for a 'Hands Off!' protest, part of a nationwide series of rallies. The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905 and designed by Cass Gilbert, frequently serves as a public forum for civic engagement and dissent. During this protest, participants held signs addressing various political and social issues, including immigration and calls to 'Resist.' Several individuals climbed trees on the Capitol grounds, seeking a better view of the proceedings. Such gatherings underscore the building's role as a significant site for public expression and political discourse in Minnesota.
The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
A protestor holds a sign during the "Hands Off!" protest at the Minnesota State Capitol. The sign, depicting a crying Statue of Liberty and the phrase "AMERICA, WTF?", conveyed a message of national concern or disillusionment. This event was part of a nationwide series of "Hands Off!" protests, drawing an estimated 25,000 participants to the Capitol grounds. The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905, regularly serves as a significant public forum for citizens to express political and social concerns.
April 5, 2025 — A protestor holds a sign during the "Hands Off!" protest at the Minnesota State Capitol. The sign, depicting a crying Statue of Liberty and the phrase "AMERICA, WTF?", conveyed a message of national concern or disillusionment. This event was part of a nationwide series of "Hands Off!" protests, drawing an estimated 25,000 participants to the Capitol grounds. The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905, regularly serves as a significant public forum for citizens to express political and social concerns.
The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
A large protest, part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" movement, gathered an estimated 25,000 people at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The event took place on the Capitol grounds, a significant public space for political assembly and discourse in Minnesota. Designed by Cass Gilbert and completed in 1905, the Minnesota State Capitol building itself is a prominent example of Beaux-Arts architecture, serving as the seat of the state's government. Protesters utilized the historic grounds to express their views, holding signs during the rally.
April 5, 2025 — A large protest, part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" movement, gathered an estimated 25,000 people at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The event took place on the Capitol grounds, a significant public space for political assembly and discourse in Minnesota. Designed by Cass Gilbert and completed in 1905, the Minnesota State Capitol building itself is a prominent example of Beaux-Arts architecture, serving as the seat of the state's government. Protesters utilized the historic grounds to express their views, holding signs during the rally.
A large protest gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, with an estimated 25,000 participants according to the Minnesota State Patrol. This event was part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" protests, addressing various political concerns. The Minnesota State Capitol, designed by Cass Gilbert and completed in 1905, functions as the primary seat of state government. Its grounds frequently host public assemblies and rallies, serving as a significant forum for civic engagement and political discourse in Minnesota.
April 5, 2025 — A large protest gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, with an estimated 25,000 participants according to the Minnesota State Patrol. This event was part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" protests, addressing various political concerns. The Minnesota State Capitol, designed by Cass Gilbert and completed in 1905, functions as the primary seat of state government. Its grounds frequently host public assemblies and rallies, serving as a significant forum for civic engagement and political discourse in Minnesota.
The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
"The World World Is Watching" protest sign at a Hands Off protest in Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — "The World World Is Watching" protest sign at a Hands Off protest in Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
Banner that reads "Protect National Parks Hands Off Protest Sign in Minnesota". The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — Banner that reads "Protect National Parks Hands Off Protest Sign in Minnesota". The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
Senator Amy Klobuchar addresses a crowd at a "Hands Off!" protest held at the Minnesota State Capitol. The protest, which drew an estimated 25,000 participants, advocated for the protection of the U.S. Postal Service, a critical piece of national infrastructure. The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905, serves as the seat of government for the state of Minnesota and is a frequent site for public gatherings and political expression. Such rallies at the Capitol underscore the building's role as a public forum for citizens to voice concerns on national and state political issues.
April 5, 2025 — Senator Amy Klobuchar addresses a crowd at a "Hands Off!" protest held at the Minnesota State Capitol. The protest, which drew an estimated 25,000 participants, advocated for the protection of the U.S. Postal Service, a critical piece of national infrastructure. The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905, serves as the seat of government for the state of Minnesota and is a frequent site for public gatherings and political expression. Such rallies at the Capitol underscore the building's role as a public forum for citizens to voice concerns on national and state political issues.
Protester holds up a sign that reads "Stop Wrecking Our Country" The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — Protester holds up a sign that reads "Stop Wrecking Our Country" The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
"No Kings No Fascists" protest signs in Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — "No Kings No Fascists" protest signs in Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
April 5, 2025 — The Minnesota State Patrol estimates 25,000 gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol this afternoon as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.

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