Rochester State Lawmaker Reports Racist Vandalism to Her Home
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester lawmaker is reporting that her home was vandalized Friday night.
The Kim Hicks for MN House Facebook page includes a post featuring photos of racist graffiti spray-painted on political signs in her lawn and spray-painted damage to her home. The graffiti includes swastikas and the letters KKK.
Her Facebook post included the following statement:
"I am going to be late to knock today because I am cleaning up the racial slurs that were spray painted on my home last night.
If you were planning to join us to knock today please still come and help us send a STRONG message about who we are. We believe in supporting people. We believe that all children deserve to be cared for. We want a welcoming state. That is who we are.
They are fear mongering. They wore masks because they are ashamed of what they believe. We knock doors. We talk to neighbors. We are not ashamed of who we are."
Rochester police are investigating the vandalism.
The Rochester Democrat has represented State House District 25 A for the past two years and is seeking reelection this fall. The district covers portions of northern Rochester and extends into Olmsted County in areas north and northeast of Rochester.
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