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*'''Counter-Protests'''. Early Prides were subject to [[counter-protest]]s across town in a separate park, and were billed as [[pro family]] events<ref>https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/pine-city-pride-endures-despite-rival-family-values-event/</ref>. Rural [[Pine County, Minnesota|Pine County]] residents claimed they were offended by a Pride advertisement stating, "It's okay to be GAY in Pine City", featuring a pink boa on the town's iconic monument, François the Voyageur.<ref>https://lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/mn/small-town-gay-pride-picnic-prompts-protest/article_d86a8dec-fb18-5519-b2e8-5c1e26513165.html</ref> |
*'''Counter-Protests'''. Early Prides were subject to [[counter-protest]]s across town in a separate park, and were billed as [[pro family]] events<ref>https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/pine-city-pride-endures-despite-rival-family-values-event/</ref>. Rural [[Pine County, Minnesota|Pine County]] residents claimed they were offended by a Pride advertisement stating, "It's okay to be GAY in Pine City", featuring a pink boa on the town's iconic monument, François the Voyageur.<ref>https://lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/mn/small-town-gay-pride-picnic-prompts-protest/article_d86a8dec-fb18-5519-b2e8-5c1e26513165.html</ref> |
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[[File:Pine City Pride Flier.png|thumb|A controversial event flier that circulated in regional newspapers and in [[Lavender Magazine]] in 2008.]] |
[[File:Pine City Pride Flier.png|thumb|A controversial event flier that circulated in regional newspapers and in [[Lavender Magazine]] in 2008.]] |
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*'''"Bad Apples" Comment'''. In 2014, [[Pine County, Minnesota|Pine County]] Commissioner Mitch Pangerl called Pride organizers "bad apples" at a County Board meeting for using a community sign on school property to promote the event.<ref>http://www.bluestemprairie.com/bluestemprairie/2014/02/no-pride-pine-county-commissioner-mitch-pangerl-calls-lgbt-citizens-bad-apples-for-sign-use.html</ref> The sign referenced was used by more than 20 community groups and [[nonprofit organization]]s until East Central Minnesota Pride, |
*'''"Bad Apples" Comment'''. In 2014, [[Pine County, Minnesota|Pine County]] Commissioner Mitch Pangerl called Pride organizers "bad apples" at a County Board meeting for using a community sign on school property to promote the event.<ref>http://www.bluestemprairie.com/bluestemprairie/2014/02/no-pride-pine-county-commissioner-mitch-pangerl-calls-lgbt-citizens-bad-apples-for-sign-use.html</ref> The sign referenced was used by more than 20 community groups and [[nonprofit organization]]s until East Central Minnesota Pride, also a nonprofit, wanted space to promote its event; then, the school voted to use the sign only for school-related events.<ref>https://www.mlstargazette.com/story/2014/01/16/news/pine-county-wary-about-community-sign/917.html</ref> |
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==Awards and nominations== |
==Awards and nominations== |
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Revision as of 17:39, 7 November 2018
East-Central Minnesota Pride is the yearly celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) residents of East Central Minnesota. It is just one of two prides held in a rural community in the U.S.[1] The celebration is held during the first weekend in June in Pine City, Minnesota.
Controversies
- Counter-Protests. Early Prides were subject to counter-protests across town in a separate park, and were billed as pro family events[2]. Rural Pine County residents claimed they were offended by a Pride advertisement stating, "It's okay to be GAY in Pine City", featuring a pink boa on the town's iconic monument, François the Voyageur.[3]
- "Bad Apples" Comment. In 2014, Pine County Commissioner Mitch Pangerl called Pride organizers "bad apples" at a County Board meeting for using a community sign on school property to promote the event.[4] The sign referenced was used by more than 20 community groups and nonprofit organizations until East Central Minnesota Pride, also a nonprofit, wanted space to promote its event; then, the school voted to use the sign only for school-related events.[5]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Description | Nominator(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Minnesota Community Pride! Showcase Award | This award, given at the Minnesota State Fair, highlights the celebration of diversity and culture in the community, particularly with East-Central Minnesota Pride and Pine City’s embracing of its people, as well as its courage and the fact that it is a welcoming community.[6] | City of Pine City | Won[7] |
External links
- East Central Minnesota Pride - Official Website
References
- ^ "Small-Town Gay Pride Picnic Prompts Protest". WCCO-TV. 2007-06-02. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/pine-city-pride-endures-despite-rival-family-values-event/
- ^ https://lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/mn/small-town-gay-pride-picnic-prompts-protest/article_d86a8dec-fb18-5519-b2e8-5c1e26513165.html
- ^ http://www.bluestemprairie.com/bluestemprairie/2014/02/no-pride-pine-county-commissioner-mitch-pangerl-calls-lgbt-citizens-bad-apples-for-sign-use.html
- ^ https://www.mlstargazette.com/story/2014/01/16/news/pine-county-wary-about-community-sign/917.html
- ^ https://www.dailyyonder.com/welcome-everyone-pine-city/2011/08/29/3494/
- ^ https://www.changemakers.com/node/167865