Harriet Island

At 2pm Thursday afternoon, the Poor People's Campaign set up a tent city - "Bushville" - on Harriet Island, on the south side of the Mississippi River from downtown St. Paul.

UPDATE Friday morning: Corporate media reports that 2 more activists at Bushville were arrested peacefully; the rest of the activists obeyed the order to disperse. Activists plan to return to Harriet Island today.

1:15 AM: The Pioneer Press is reporting: Negotiations for the campers' departure began about 11:30 p.m. Most of the protesters left after being threatened with arrest, but at least two were arrested.

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TC-IMC UPDATE 11:45 PM: Several activists leaving Harriet Island were detained by police. One was arrested and the others were allowed to go.

At approximately 11:30 a caravan of about 10 squad cars and a paddywagon entered the park. Likely close to at least 100 cops surrounding the encampment. Situation developing. We will continue reports as we receive them by phone.

PEACE ISLAND PICNIC ON HARRIET ISLAND SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2008
When the Balloons Drop for McCain, We'll be Singing in the Sun (or Rain)

ST. PAUL, MN -- As a part of the many alternative festivities populating the Twin Cities during the Republican National Convention, I am pleased to announce the days agenda for Peace Island Picnic 2008, five blocks away from the Excel Energy RNC happenings!