MINNEAPOLIS — Numerous rumors and fake news stories spread online during President Donald Trump's visit to Minneapolis Thursday. One of the more humorous ones — for anyone familiar with Minnesota's climate during the month of October — involved a cactus and desert background.

"There are lines extending OUTSIDE OF THE PARKING lot," tweeted "The Best American" account. There are lines extending OUTSIDE OF THE PARKING lot for the #TrumpMinneapolis rally at the Target Center. It's a freakin' rock concert. I've never seen anything like it! #KAG2020 #TRUMP2020 pic.twitter.com/5hqRy1edtB

— The Best American (@best_american) October 10, 2019 The hilarious attempt at promoting fake news was quickly debunked. The post included a photo of a long line, with a dry, sunny scene.

Thursday night's rally was held during a cold rain. There are also no downtown Minneapolis buildings in the photo. And no, cacti aren't a common part of Minnesota's landscape.

I live in Minneapolis. This isn't even what downtown looks like. Nor is it what the parking RAMPS look like. Also, it's overcast & raining here. This is 100% fake. Geotagged in PA, even!

— The Sassiest Minx (@SassiestMinx) October 10, 2019 Liar. Pic is from 2017 in Montana. pic.twitter.com/3jV4DJrJw2

— Blue Alien Facehugger (@axiomatic13) October 10, 2019 The long lines tweet wasn't the only piece of fake news exposed Thursday night. One false rumor that spread like wildfire alleged Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey removed the portable toilets for event. Didn't you remove all the porta johns so those going to the rally had no where to go to the bathroom? What about the protesters throwing garbage at the mounted police and causing problems? "Love Trumps Hate" didn't know you're a comedian

— savsdad (@savsdad0715) October 11, 2019 In reality, it was just a case of poor planning by the rally organizers.

We're getting a lot of questions about the port-a-potties near @TargetCenterMN. It is the responsibility of event organizers to provide these facilities, not the city. #TrumpMinneapolis

— City of Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) October 10, 2019 The event organizers have provided a row of port-a-potties, which are located behind Ramp C. https://t.co/K33wrx5rm0 pic.twitter.com/HeBlirboV5

— City of Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) October 10, 2019 A third rumor was spread with the help of the Minnesota Republican chairwoman.

"Mayor Jacob Frey stifles free speech and press again," Jennifer Carnahan said on Twitter. "The city of Minneapolis has banned tv cameras and media from interviewing rally goers waiting in the skyways for the rally."

