MINNEAPOLIS — A Ramadan-related event planned by several Minneapolis city council members has been canceled after city leaders said hosting such an event in the public service building would have been unconstitutional.
A spokesperson with the city of Minneapolis said Thursday afternoon that the city “celebrates the diversity of its elected officials, staff members and residents. However, the City must comply with the United States and Minnesota constitutions.”
The conflict stems from an Iftar event initially scheduled for Friday night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the public service building, located next to city hall and the Hennepin County Government Center…