A recurring argument recorded in attributable statements that does not fit another published category.
“I think that by entertaining this motion, you are being divisive. You and I can have a conversation and we can agree to disagree, and I think that when our government leaders are not standing up for decisions that have been made as a whole for this state.”
Adrianne Reiners · May 19, 2026 · Itasca · Statement record · View case and source →
“This continues to divide our community. — Sam St. John, speaking about experiences growing up Native in the city”
Sam St. John · May 7, 2026 · Hastings city · Statement record · View case and source →
“Some residents feel a deep connection to the historic flag. Others believe that change reflects who we are today. Both viewpoints come from a place of care for our state and its identity.”
Mary D Fasbender · May 4, 2026 · Hastings city · Statement record · View case and source →
If the council votes to adopt the old flag, we're sending a message that we are not a united part of the state of Minnesota. The imagery on the old flag is a reminder of historical oppression and forced displacement of Indigenous communities.
Mary T'Kach · April 27, 2026 · Inver Grove Heights city · Statement record · View case and source →
