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Chaos, Arrests in Dinkytown after Gophers' Loss

By kstptv

  • Around 9:15 p.m. Gophers mens' hockey team loses national championship game

  • At 10 p.m. the party took to the streets

  • At 10:02 p.m. Chief Harteau said hundreds of officers were standing by

    "We set up precautions to make sure things are secure but as things escalate and the crowd escalates, we are prepared to escalate as well. Our number one goal is public safety," said Chief Harteau.

  • By 10:05 p.m. traffic was at a standstill

    The commotion reached another level; some people threw bottles, others damaged property, according to officers.

  • By 10:15 p.m. people were on the ground in the street

    Police held back, separating themselves from the crowds, but shouted warnings to leave or be arrested.

  • By 10:30 p.m. police began firing bean bags into the crowd and used pepper spray

  • By 12:35 a.m. the area was cleared out and streets were reopened