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Minnesota National Guard mobilizes 500 soldiers in Twin Cities metro as protests grow violent

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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As protests continue to boil over across the Twin Cities, more than 500 soldiers have been mobilized to assist first responders.

The mobilization comes as protesters have forced their way into Minneapolis police's 3rd Precinct building and have set a fire.

In a tweet, the Minnesota National Guard says the soldiers will work to "protect life, preserve property and the right to peacefully demonstrate.

A key objective is to ensure fire departments are able to respond to calls." The Guard also added they are on the ground with the Minneapolis Fire Department to assist with efforts to battle with burning fires.

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