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Brookings mayor condemns theft of pride flags, urges community to support library staff and inclusivity
Summary
An unidentified speaker identified as mayor said three pride flags were stolen downtown, reported derogatory social-media comments targeting library staff, and urged residents to make Brookings welcoming to all; no formal action or investigation details were announced.
An unidentified speaker identifying themself as mayor issued a public statement condemning recent incidents of hate and urging community support for city staff and LGBTQ+ residents.
The mayor said community celebrations — Juneteenth on Wednesday and Bridal Month on Saturday at Pioneer Park — were "filled with a fun festive spirit," but added that "unfortunately, some people use these events as a way to spew hate, whether to be through social media posts or other actions." The…
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