City employees told KSTP off camera that they've been verbally harassed, which is why the calls are being diverted through the automatic switchboard that was often previously used after-hours or during high call volume times.

The controversy got President Trump's attention when he called St. Louis Park out on Twitter on Tuesday, and then again Thursday.

On Thursday, Trump tweeted about the city, saying part, "People are sick and tired of this stupidity and disloyalty to our wonderful USA."

The Pledge of Allegiance to our great Country, in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is under siege. That is why I am going to win the Great State of Minnesota in the 2020 Election. People are sick and tired of this stupidity and disloyalty to our wonderful USA! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 11, 2019

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But St. Louis Park isn't alone. Of the 26 most populous cities in Minnesota, KSTP found that other city councils don't routinely recite the Pledge of Allegiance before meetings.

A spokesperson for the city council also released a statement to KSTP saying:

"The City of St. Louis Park has received numerous calls and emails about the Pledge of Allegiance. While many of them are verbally abusive, hostile and harassing, we have not verified any credible threats. City staff continues to focus on providing quality services to its residents. The city routinely conducts due diligence to ensure the safety and security of its employees and visitors to city buildings.

The city council said it would consider having a conversation with residents about the Pledge of Allegiance and other civic expressions at a future date, but a meeting for that has not yet been set.

The St. Louis Park City Council will meet again Monday, but no decision has been made at this time as to when the Pledge will be discussed next.

Below is the list of the 26 most populous cities in the state.

Minneapolis – No St. Paul – Yes Rochester – Yes Bloomington – Yes Duluth – Yes Brooklyn Park – Yes Plymouth – Yes Woodbury – Yes Eagan – Yes St. Cloud – Yes Maple Grove – Yes Blaine – Yes Eden Prairie – Yes Coon Rapids – Yes Burnsville – Yes Lakeville – Yes Minnetonka – Yes Edina – No Apple Valley – Yes St Louis Park – No Moorhead – Yes Mankato – Yes Shakopee – Yes Maplewood – Yes Richfield – Yes Cottage Grove – Yes

Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Council does not recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The following metro counties, however, do recite it at meetings: Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Wright, Anoka, Carver and Washington counties.

Schools are required by state law to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, unless a district specifically cancels that order.

As for Congress, the U.S. Senate didn't start reciting it until 1999, while the House of Representatives started in 1988.