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Sunday, January 19, 2025

No reports of incidents at rally

The Madison Police Department reported no problems or arrests at Saturday's rally on the Capitol Square.

Police estimated the crowd at the "We Are Wisconsin" rally reached 25,000-30,000 people at its peak, according to MPD Lieutenant Mary Lou Ricksecker.

Authorities said the square was closed to vehicular traffic from about 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Crowds left peacefully at 4 p.m. when the Capitol building closed, police said.

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