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Minneapolis Repeals Bathhouse Ban Amid Cultural Contrasts | Duluth News
Minneapolis just repealed a 38-year ban on bathhouses and adult venues, a major win for LGBTQ activists and a symbolic shift from past public health fears to modern inclusivity. Mayor Jacob Frey championed the move, voting 9-2 in City Council, while also celebrating Somali Independence Day — a striking contrast, as Somalia enforces harsh anti-homosexuality laws, even death penalties under some interpretations of Sharia. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s Somali community faces scrutiny over welfare fraud scandals costing billions, painting a complex portrait of cultural pride, community support, and…
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