Detroit Lakes Rainbow Ban Stands After Emotional, Packed School Board Meeting

An emotional, packed school board meeting in Detroit Lakes ended in a 3-3 tie vote, leaving a controversial policy that bans rainbow symbols from school property in place as students prepare to head back to class. The directive, originally approved on July 27, bans “non-school materials” on school grounds—specifically citing rainbow stickers, posters, buttons, and flags. Nearly 100 community members packed the room on Monday, with 19 people speaking during public comment. While opponents argued the ban strips away basic signals of safety and acceptance for LGBTQ+ students, supporters maintained the rule keeps schools “viewpoint neutral.” Watch the full report for clips from the heated meeting, including emotional testimony from students and community members, and tense exchanges between board members. 👉 Read the full article for more details: https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/0... #DetroitLakes #Minnesota #SchoolBoard #RainbowBan #LocalNews #ValleyNewsLive