Tea Party Protests Today

Brainerd and Aitkin will be among the Minnesota cities hosting tax protests today, by the Tea Party on tax deadline day. Activitists say they are upset with big government spending.

Attitudes are welcome, according to a news release, at the Brainerd event 5 to 8 p.m this evening at the Historic Crow Wing County Court House.

The Aitkin Tea Party event will be held across from the County Court House at 3rd Avenue, 3 to 6 p.m. There will be flags, banners and patriotic decorations.