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Two groups have filed formal applications with the Bismarck Police Department to protest Donald Trump's visit to the city on Thursday, Deputy Chief Dave Draovitch said.

One group, called Stand Up to Trump, is led by a student at North Dakota State University, Draovitch said.

The other group is led by a recent graduate and temporary employee of United Tribes Technical College. UTTC spokesman Dennis Neumann said the protest is being independently of the university.

Stand Up to Trump's application stated that more than 300 people are expected to protest, but Draovitch said the department does not know how many will show. Other unregistered groups may protest, too, he said.

Protesters are being instructed to gather on South Fifth Street, which will be closed to traffic, Draovitch said.

Officers have attended meetings with Stand Up to Trump members and advised them of the rules, Draovitch said: Don't hurt anybody, don't destroy property and don't impede anybody's movement or traffic.

Bismarck Sgt. Mark Buschena said he "doesn't anticipate trouble."