It began with a moment of silence for a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband who were killed in what Gov. Tim Walz called a political assassination.

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The goal is to pull attention from a military parade in Washington, D.C., and instead bring attention to the joy of using Americans' right to protest,

Multiple events are scheduled to take place across West Michigan this Father's Day weekend.From 13 "No Kings" protests scattered across our area to South Haven's HarborFest, take a look at our list below:Related: West Michigan protests among thousands planned on president's birthday"No Kings" Protests in West Michigan Several communities across the nation are gearing up to join about 1,

Saturday is a big day in American democracy as thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to take place around the country, with many across metro Detroit slated as well.

No Kings has identified on its website more than 1,800 cities nationwide, including about 70 in Michigan, where demonstrators are set to gather to express disapproval.

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally across the country on Saturday, including right here in Michiana.

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Rain is expected June 13-15, so Father's Day plans may have to be indoors. No Kings day events also could be impacted statewide.