It’s a tense topic at the Forest Lake Area School District school board meeting. “The proposed dress code changes are based on the Minnesota school board association policy, and 99% of schools ...

FOREST LAKE, Minnesota — A northern Twin Cities school dress code debate drew large crowds and criticism at a school board meeting on Thursday evening.Forest Lake school leaders are considering ...

“The proposed dress code changes are based on the Minnesota school board association policy, and 99% of schools in Minnesota,” said president Curt Rebelein.

Rebelein discussed a dress code policy that would mirror the association’s language, which removes specific bans on symbols like the KKK, the Confederate flag and more.

Lei brought her dress to the Channel 13 studios. She said she was inspired by beach trips to California with her family. Her friend helped wrap her in Duck Tape to make sure it fit.

I went to Baird’s home to learn more about her dress. She said it took 27 rolls and 23 hours to complete. Even the flowers are made out of Duck Tape.