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With over 1,600 protests happening nationwide this week, St. Cloud is joining the chorus.

A St. Paul woman who says she was shot in the face with a projectile while protesting peacefully outside a Minneapolis police precinct after the killing of George Floyd has filed a federal lawsuit.

Two members of the Minnesota National Guard were hurt in a drive-by shooting in Minneapolis.

WJON's Question of the Week is asking listeners to name a song about protest or a reaction to a crisis. Examples include "Get Up Stand Up" by Bob Marley, or "Eve of Destruction" from Barry McGuire. Answer this question between 9:10-10 this morning by calling 320-252-5852, email jay@wjon.com or comment on facebook.

State health officials are strongly recommending people who have been at protests, vigils, and other demonstrations over the last week get tested for COVID-19.

Twin Cities community and faith leaders stood in solidarity with state leaders Saturday afternoon and called for Minnesotans protesting the death of George Floyd to stay home.

Some St. Cloud area businesses are closing their doors early Friday afternoon. The St. Cloud Target stores are closed following the lead of several Target stores in the Twin Cities area that closed Thursday.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and several of the state's law enforcement leaders held a news conference Friday morning to address the violence and protests that have been happening in the Twin Cities.

Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim talked about his conversation with former Twins Centerfielder Torii Hunter. He talked about Torii's encounters with police and concerns he has for his kids.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be holding a news conference Friday morning. He will be addressing the state's response to the protests and public safety concerns that have been happening in the Twin Cities.