Police officer in full riot gear to a group of four other cops after Rage concert: Yep, just another night in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Downtown-corner of Hennepin and something
Overheard by Yep, just a typical night.

Ramsey County Sheriff in full SWAT gear to another Sheriff:  I thought all the pigeons were supposed to be killed before the Republicans got here.

Saint Paul,  Wabasha Street
Overheard by First immigrants now birds???

Guy #1 looking at the snipers on the roof of a St. Paul building: What do you think they’re doing while they’re up there?
Guy #2: Probably jamming out to Mos Def.  That’s what I would do.

Take Back Labor Day @ Harriet island
Overheard by Snipers scare me.

Girl walking down the street: There are, like, 15 cops standing on the next street with dogs.
Her friend: Then something tells me it’s in the best interest of our safety to turn here.

St. Paul, Downtown
Overheard by I think I’ll turn here too.

Cop (clearing blockade from the middle of the street): Why don’t you kids just grow up?
Funk the war teen: Because then we’d turn into you!

Downtown St. Paul
Overheard by And we don’t want that.

Cop on Lightrail exit: I’m going to need to see your ticket, ma’am.
Woman: What for? I just got OFF the fucking train.
Cop: (Looking slightly hurt) There’s no need to use language like that, ma’am. I’m just doing my job.

Lightrail station at Lake and Hiawatha, where a protest is taking place
Overheard by Max.

SPPD Officer trying to defuse the tension at the office: Smile, it’s a fine day.
From the back room, still clearly tense: Shut the hell up, Bobby!*

SPPD
Overheard by well it got me smiling.

Guy with suit and badge: The cops around here look so… relaxed.

Saint Paul,  Chestnut and Seventh
Overheard by Erik Hare.