First Rural LGBTQ Marker Unveiled

Pine City, Minnesota is set to unveil the nation’s first rural LGBTQ historical marker, honoring the birthplace of East Central Minnesota Pride — a groundbreaking picnic in 2005 that sparked hundreds of similar events nationwide. Located at Voyageur Park, the marker celebrates how a small-town gathering proved LGBTQ community and acceptance can thrive right where you live, challenging the myth that you need to move to a big city. With support from the Minnesota Historical Society and featuring the state’s only openly gay mayor, the dedication coincides with their annual Pride in the Park — a powerful symbol of rural resilience, inclusion, and belonging. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38aa2a8119a5cb3d