St. Paul meeting addresses racist fliers
About two dozen St. Paul residents met with police and Mayor Melvin Carter Wednesday night at Bethlehem Lutheran Church to discuss racist fliers found Oct. 2 in several Merriam Park locations targeting Black and Somali people. Police said they are investigating who distributed the fliers—tossed on the ground at four spots—and noted it is unclear whether a crime occurred, though littering or trespassing could apply.
📌 Key Facts
- Fliers found Oct. 2 in four Merriam Park locations targeted Black and Somali people
- Community meeting held Wednesday night at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Mayor Carter and St. Paul Police
- Police say no suspect identified yet and it’s unclear if a crime occurred; littering or trespassing possible