Fact check: Were there any arrests or incidents during the no kings protest in St. Paul on June 14, 2025?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available sources, the No Kings protest in St. Paul on June 14, 2025, proceeded despite initial concerns, and no specific arrests or incidents were reported during the event ^{[1] [2]}. The protest drew a significant crowd, with attendance estimates ranging from 25,000 to 80,000 people at the Minnesota State Capitol ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial contextual elements were missing from the original question:

• The protest occurred during an active manhunt for shooting suspect Vance Boelter, who had allegedly attacked state lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman ^[4]
• Law enforcement had urged the public not to attend the protests due to safety concerns ^[1]
• The protest was part of a larger series of demonstrations across Minnesota, including St. Cloud, where 300 people gathered ^[2]
• Organizers had implemented significant safety measures:
• Trained marshals were present on site ^[5]
• Explicit non-violence principles were established ^[6]
• De-escalation training was provided ^[6]

Connection to the shooter: Flyers for the No Kings protests were found in the gunman's vehicle ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question's narrow focus on arrests and incidents fails to capture the broader context of the event:

• The question doesn't acknowledge that the protest occurred despite significant security concerns and official recommendations against gathering
• It overlooks the fact that while some related events were cancelled (in Anoka and northeast Minneapolis) ^[3], the main protest proceeded successfully
• The original expected attendance was 10,000 ^[5], but actual attendance far exceeded this number ^[3], suggesting strong public support despite the security situation

This context is particularly important as different stakeholders had varying interests:

• Law enforcement wanted to maintain public safety while protecting First Amendment rights ^[5]
• Protest organizers needed to balance their message with safety concerns and public perception
• Local government had to manage the dual challenges of an active manhunt and a major public demonstration