PHOTOS: Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her 2020 presidential bid in a Minneapolis snowstorm
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Feb 11, 2019, 02:49 IST
Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar arrived at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon after saying on Twitter she would make a "big announcement," which prompted supporters to show up in droves in anticipation of her anticipated presidential bid.
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Klobuchar advised supporters to "wear warm clothes" — and it's easy to see why in the photos from the event.
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The forecast for Sunday in Minneapolis was for snow and a high of 19 degrees Fahrenheit...
...but the Weather Channel noted it felt more like seven degrees.
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The frigid weather didn't seem to deter Klobuchar's supporters.
They turned out with signs and plenty of warm clothing.
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People seemed to be in high spirits despite the weather.
On Instagram, dozens posted photos of the bundled-up crowd.
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Snow appeared to be falling heavily...
...but nobody seemed to mind.
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The stage was set...
...and the sound check carried on.
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Workers cleared off walkways as snow continued to fall.
The snow continued as Klobuchar arrived and announced the kickoff of her 2020 presidential campaign.
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"Today … in our nation's heartland, at a time when we must heal the heart of our democracy and renew our commitment to the common good, I stand before you … to announce my candidacy for President of the United States," Klobuchar said while standing on a snow-covered stage.