Chanting "war is not pro-life" and holding signs criticizing President George W. Bush, Thousands of, sign-waving protesters filled the streets of St. Paul on Monday, as Republicans prepared for a low-key opening to their presidential nominating convention.
Earlier Monday, a group of self-described anarchists threw park benches into streets and smashed windows. police said that 13 people had been arrested so far, ad they are accused of damage to property and conspiracy to riot. Those arrested will be formally charged in Ramsey County District Court on Tuesday.
Besides damaging private property, the group also smashed in the windows of five squad cars.
The arrest of the "anarchists" came after nearly 5,000 protesters marched peacefully outside the site of the convention site.
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