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See Bruce Springsteen Perform ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ at St. Paul No Kings Rally
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See Bruce Springsteen Perform ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ at St. Paul No Kings Rally

Bruce Springsteen took the stage Saturday in St. Paul, Minnesota to perform “Streets of Minneapolis” at the flagship No Kings rally. “This past winter, federal troops brought death and terror to the streets of Minneapolis, but they picked the wrong city,” Springsteen told the crowd of thousands outside Minnesota State Capitol. “The power and the solidarity of the people of Minneapolis and Minnesota was an inspiration to the entire country.

Your strength and your commitment told us that this is still America, and this reactionary nightmare — and these invasions of American cities — will not stand. You gave us hope, you gave us courage.” Springsteen continued, “And for those who gave their lives: Renee Good, mother of three, brutally murdered. Alex Pretti, VA nurse, executed by ICE. Shot in the back and left to die in the street without even the decency of our lawless government investigating their deaths.

Their bravery, their sacrifice, and their names will not be forgotten.” Springsteen then launched into “Streets of Minneapolis.” “The No Kings movement is of great import right now,” Springsteen told...

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Original reporting by Rolling Stone