First lady Jill Biden visits Minnesota on Friday

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden makes multiple stops on her Friday trip to Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — First lady Jill Biden visited the Twin Cities on Friday afternoon on a campaign stop.

The first lady made a stop at Nine Mile Brewing in Bloomington, where a St. Cloud State University student joined her on stage to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Then the first lady, who is also a professor, traveled to her final destination: the annual Education Minnesota convention.

"Teaching isn't just a profession, it's a calling," she said. "You all know that and each of you has answered that call. You deserve a president who recognizes your service."

Protesters briefly interrupted the first lady to express their anger over the administration's support of Israel during the war in Gaza. A group called the "Minnesota Free Palestine Coalition" rallied outside.

Minnesota Republicans also weighed in, saying they're not surprised by the First Lady's visit based on Biden's performance in the polls.

Cole Premo

Cole Premo is the digital manager at WCCO.com. For more than a decade, he's been covering breaking news and weather, daily topics, stories from the Native community and more in Minnesota.

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