Minnesota children’s shop blasts drag story time haters with viral TikToks
by David July 7, 2023 · Gay News / Gay Pride / Gay Rights / LGBTQ Nation
Author: John Russell
A children’s boutique in Minnesota has received an outpouring of support after its owner started posting TikTok videos about the unhinged haters opposing its upcoming drag story time event.
As Held-Nordling explains in a subsequent TikTok post, the shop — which sell toys, books, and handmade clothing — hosts a variety of free events for kids during the summer months, including story time events. As the Star Tribune
A third post spotlights social media trolls who have posted numerous anti-LGBTQ+ comments on the store’s social media accounts.
According to the Star Tribune, Chaska Mayor Mark Windschitl shot down the claim made by the woman in the first viral video that the drag story time event violates a city ordinance. “As far as I know, staff have checked and it’s not violating anything,” Windschitl said.
Local CBS News affiliate WCCO also confirmed that there is no city ordinance against drag performers reading to children in Chaska.
Held-Nordling told the station that the controversy had led to “a ton of support and love outpouring from neighbors and our communities around Chaska.” The shop is expecting such a large crowd at the Saturday event that they are reportedly planning outdoor activities for those who can’t get inside.
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