Many rural pride events in Minnesota have at some point faced pushback, or even threats. Over the weekend Cook County Pride in Grand Marais received a bomb threat.

Meanwhile, Itasca Pride in Grand Rapids is also facing pushback as they get ready for their first ever celebration this weekend. But despite that, rural pride events are still successful in Minnesota.

Joining MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer is the chair of East Central Pride, Aaron Bombard and a board member of Itasca Pride, Liz Branum.