(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 8/18/2022) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today condemned the distribution of racist materials in Stillwater, Minn.
Some Stillwater residents discovered racist flyers on their properties Wednesday morning. Stillwater’s mayor Ted Kozlowski issued a statement condemning the flyers, and law enforcement authorities are investigating the incident. Hundreds of flyers were reportedly distributed.
SEE: Police investigating racist flyers found in Stillwater, Minnesota
“We condemn this despicable attempt to spread hate and target members of the Stillwater community, and we welcome the mayor’s condemnation and the police investigation,” said CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein.
He noted that CAIR-MN recently condemned the distribution of similar flyers in Lino Lakes.
SEE: CAIR-MN Condemns Distribution of Racist Materials in Lino Lakes, Welcomes State Senator’s Statement Condemning Hate Incident
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CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-206-3360, jhussein@cair