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Increased Capitol Security Continues, No Protests Monday

Two days ahead of inauguration day the corner of Michigan Avenue and capitol in Lansing was quite uneventful.

Demonstrators protest outside of the Michigan state capitol building on January 17, 2021 in Lansing, Michigan.
Demonstrators protest outside of the Michigan state capitol building on January 17, 2021 in Lansing, Michigan. (Getty Images)

(CBS Detroit) – The capitol grounds were pretty clear Monday with very few spectators and no protests, and although the outcome was nowhere near the expectation, Michigan state police say they will continue to keep an increased presence for the next two weeks.

Two days ahead of inauguration day the corner of Michigan Avenue and capitol in Lansing was quite uneventful.

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