A Minnesota city council on Monday reportedly agreed to reinstate the Pledge of Allegiance at meetings, weeks after the group sparked a widespread -- and high-reaching -- backlash by removing the pledge's recital. Officials for St. Louis Park unanimously voted to reinstate the pledge. “I’ve concluded that I made a mistake and I’m sorry and I’m asking for forgiveness,” city council member Steve Hallifan said at the meeting, according to FOX9. “The Pledge of Allegiance to our great Country, in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is under siege. JOE PAGS ON MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL NIXING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: WHY IS LOVING THE FLAG AN ISSUE?

Source: Fox News July 16, 2019 16:52 UTC