COLD SPRING, Minn — Minnesota Republicans, who consistently have opposed equal rights for transgender persons, denounced a new state Supreme Court ruling.  The Court ruled that companies offering public services must accept transgender guests and clients.  House Speaker Lisa Demuth, a Cold Spring Republican, issued a statement the focused on the issue of biological boys in girls sports: “This issue is ultimately about safety and fairness, and Minnesotans overwhelmingly agree that their daughters and granddaughters should not be forced to compete against boys.”

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