Thousands gathered at the State Capitol on Saturday following the news that a gunman targeted two Minnesota lawmakers.

The State Patrol asked that people stay away from the rallies “out of an abundance of caution,” but thousands still turned out in the Twin Cities, Duluth and Rochester.

Vance Boelter was captured in a wooded area on Sunday night, and charged in the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses. He appeared in federal court after being charged with murder.

The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since President Trump returned to office.

Organizers had said that they hoped the rallies in more than 2,000 cities — dubbed “No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance” — would be peaceful and free of confrontation. Yet the day was marred by the news of deadly violence overnight in Minneapolis,

The interstate closure won’t be the only event disrupting weekend traffic. There are “No Kings” protests planned across the country against the Trump administration, including an 11 a.m. rally at St.

A "No King" protest is expected to kick off in St. Paul this afternoon. Law enforcement has begun preparations to ensure everyone stays safe.