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Far-right agitator Jake Lang arrested on suspicion of rioting in Minneapolis
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · As published by Star Tribune
· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This incident occurred outside of City Hall, where Lang had a planned rally. A far-right agitator was arrested on suspicion of rioting.
A far-right agitator was arrested on suspicion of rioting. Jake Lang was taken into custody.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that two vehicles drove towards a crowd. This incident occurred outside of City Hall, where Lang had a planned rally.
Further information about the arrest and the events surrounding it can be found in the source publication.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 22, 2026 ·
Source: Star Tribune ·
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