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More Law Enforcement To Patrol University Of Minnesota Following Chaotic Weekend

Several teens were arrested in the area last weekend.

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The University of Minnesota's Department of Public Safety said they'll increase police presence, add lighting and implement a traffic plan to disrupt activity, especially as this weekend is the university's commencement.
The University of Minnesota's Department of Public Safety said they'll increase police presence, add lighting and implement a traffic plan to disrupt activity, especially as this weekend is the university's commencement. (CBS)

By WCCO Staff, CBS Minnesota:

MINNEAPOLIS — After a chaotic weekend in Dinkytown resulted in the arrest of several teenagers, the Minnesota State Patrol will be in the area to assist with more patrols this weekend.

Problems started on Friday evening, when a group of 50 people - mostly from the suburbs - were ordered to disperse following a physical altercation. Police say that in the span of three hours, nine people were cited, of which six were arrested.

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