Protesters rally to reopen Oregon at state capitol

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Demonstrators gathered at the Oregon capitol in Salem Saturday in a rally to reopen the state.

Those who joined the event said the goal was to get the message across while still social distancing.

Some wore masks and spread out, and others came together in groups. Overall the message was the same, telling the governor they’d like to get back to work.

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