I lived in Marshall, MN too
Have been called the n word multiple times at the bar. Have been racial profiled there too. Have had friends nearly jumped by racists in the parking lot. Couldn’t link arms with teammates cause it was too “controversial.”
This is not surprising
R.I.P. Stephen Hawking. Among his many profound contributions to this world was this simple sentiment: “It would not be much of a universe if it wasn’t home to the people you love.”