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Public commenters urge district to confront local Klan history, offer anti-racism resources and press for stronger school safety responses
Summary
During public comment, speakers presented local Klan history materials, shared a de-escalation/bystander zine, and raised safety concerns after a reported student-on-student incident; the board acknowledged receipt and said personnel issues must be handled through appropriate administrative channels.
Three members of the public addressed the board during the public-comment period on Dec. 16 with related concerns about local racial history, anti-racism education, and school safety.
Vicky Lambert identified herself and told the board she was presenting a resource titled The Ku Klux Klan in Minnesota and read historical excerpts describing Klan activity in Red Wing and Goodhue County in the 1920s.
Betsy Joy, a Red Wing High School…
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