Where Were Human Rights in 1856?

Saint Cloud, central Minnesota's largest city, has had a spotty beginning in regard to the recognition of human rights.  From the date of its incorporation in 1856, Saint Cloud had been a segregated city.  It was originally composed of three distinct settlements--Upper Town, for settlers from the Northeastern United States, Middle Town, for settlers from Germany, and Lower Town, for settlers from the South.  Settlers from the South were allowed to keep slaves that they brought with them, even though slavery was prohibited in the Minnesota territory.

Saint Cloud, Minnesota is now home to people of all races, religions, and ethnicities.  It is assumed that all adult residents of Saint Cloud live in safety as free people--free to believe what they wish, free to speak their minds, free to work for themselves or for others, free to seek education and self-improvement, free to live where they wish, and free to love who they wish.  Many people work hard every day to ensure that the people of Saint Cloud have their freedom and personal safety--one such group is the Saint Cloud Regional Human Rights Office.  Another group is the Saint Cloud Police Department.