Bruce Springsteen Performs 'Streets of Minneapolis' at St. Paul No Kings Rally

The rock legend debuted the protest song at a benefit concert in the city earlier this year.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:49pm

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Bruce Springsteen took the stage Saturday in St. Paul, Minnesota to perform his new song 'Streets of Minneapolis' at the flagship No Kings rally. Springsteen told the crowd of thousands outside the Minnesota State Capitol that the power and solidarity of the people of Minneapolis and Minnesota was an inspiration to the entire country, and that their strength and commitment gave hope and courage in the face of a 'reactionary nightmare' and 'invasions of American cities'.

Why it matters

Springsteen's performance of 'Streets of Minneapolis' at the No Kings rally in St. Paul highlights the continued importance of the grassroots movement protesting federal government overreach and the deaths of local residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The song and Springsteen's impassioned remarks reflect the ongoing tensions and political divisions in the country.

The details

Springsteen debuted 'Streets of Minneapolis' live on January 30 at a benefit concert in the city, following the ICE shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. He performed the protest song a second time earlier this week at Democracy Now!'s 30th anniversary event in New York, and for the third time on Saturday in St. Paul. Springsteen and the E Street Band will kick off their Land of Hope and Dreams Tour this Tuesday in Minneapolis, with the tour set to be 'political and very topical about what's going on in the country'.

  • On January 30, Springsteen debuted 'Streets of Minneapolis' live at a benefit concert in the city.
  • Earlier this week, Springsteen performed the song a second time at Democracy Now!'s 30th anniversary event in New York.
  • On March 28, 2026, Springsteen performed 'Streets of Minneapolis' for the third time at the No Kings rally in St. Paul.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary American rock musician who wrote and recorded 'Streets of Minneapolis' in the aftermath of the ICE shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Renee Good

A mother of three who was brutally murdered in Minneapolis.

Alex Pretti

A VA nurse who was executed by ICE and shot in the back, left to die in the street without the decency of the government investigating their death.

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What they’re saying

“This past winter, federal troops brought death and terror to the streets of Minneapolis, but they picked the wrong city. The power and the solidarity of the people of Minneapolis and Minnesota was an inspiration to the entire country. Your strength and your commitment told us that this is still America, and this reactionary nightmare — and these invasions of American cities — will not stand. You gave us hope, you gave us courage.”

— Bruce Springsteen

“And for those who gave their lives: Renee Good, mother of three, brutally murdered. Alex Pretti, VA nurse, executed by ICE. Shot in the back and left to die in the street without even the decency of our lawless government investigating their deaths. Their bravery, their sacrifice, and their names will not be forgotten.”

— Bruce Springsteen

What’s next

Springsteen and the E Street Band will kick off their Land of Hope and Dreams Tour this Tuesday in Minneapolis, with the tour set to be 'political and very topical about what's going on in the country'.

The takeaway

Springsteen's performance of 'Streets of Minneapolis' at the No Kings rally in St. Paul underscores the continued importance of the grassroots movement protesting federal government overreach and the deaths of local residents. The song and Springsteen's impassioned remarks reflect the ongoing tensions and political divisions in the country, and his upcoming tour promises to further explore these themes.