Diversity Discussion In Hudson Moves Forward Despite Online Threat To `Bring Your AR-15s`

Speakers at a listening session about diversity and law enforcement called for community change Monday evening in Hudson after a commenter on the St. Croix County Republican Party`s Facebook page had publicly advised people to "bring your AR-15s and get rid of these communist Punk a---s."

Organizers of the event had worried for the safety of their speakers following the comment, but pledged to move forward with the outdoor, privately organized event at a city park. A group of right-wing residents who attended sometimes jeered and shouted down speakers. At other times, supportive audience members applauded or shouted back at those disrupting the event...