LGBTQ Trump supporter says she's being pushed out by her friends after revealing her vote
Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.
New youth center to provide safe haven for LGBTQIA+ youth in Minneapolis
On Sunday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the grand opening of a new LGBTQIA+ youth center in Minneapolis.
New LGBTQ+ youth center opens in Minneapolis
On Sunday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the grand opening of a new LGBTQIA+ youth center in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis man sentenced for slaying of trans woman
The man convicted of the murder of a trans woman in Minneapolis last winter learned his fate on Wednesday.
Moriarty speaks as man sentenced in trans murder
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and members of the LGBTQ community spoke on Wednesday as a man was sentenced in the murder of a trans woman in Minneapolis.
Rainbow Health closure leaves employees, community looking for answers
85 employees were left scrambling after the board of directors told them Rainbow Health could no longer pay them after last Thursday.
LGBTQ+ choruses gather in Minneapolis for weekend event
Thousands of vocalists will be in Minneapolis this week for the largest LGBTQ+ choral event in the world. A total of 122 choruses from around the globe will join the GALA Choruses Festival. There will be hundreds of concerts during the five-day span, July 10-14. Many of the events are free and some are ticketed. The opening event is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Peavey Plaza on July 10. Check out the full schedule online at GalaChoruses.org.
Twin Cities Pride Parade held in Minneapolis
Sunday is the last chance to check out the Twin Cities Pride Festival.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Biden to pardon LGBTQ veterans
President Biden is expected to issue mass pardons for about 2,000 former service members who faced military convictions for being gay.
Queerspace Collective youth center plans
June is a big month for the local non-profit Queerspace Collective. They continue to work toward their goal of opening a 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Center and a home for their programing. The Create The Space Campaign is focused on raising the funds for the new brick-and-mortar location. Queerspace founder Nicki Hangsleben joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about their ongoing need for mentors and continuing efforts to fundraise for the youth center.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Minnesota LGBTQ+ youth celebrate third annual GSA Prom
The third annual Minnesota GSA Prom took place Friday night. Organized by the anti-bullying nonprofit Hate is Wrong, this alternative prom brings together LGBTQ+ students from the Twin Cities and beyond.
GSA Prom for Minnesota LGBTQ+ youth
The third annual Minnesota GSA Prom took place Friday night. FOX 9 photojournalist Willow Bryn Locke brings us to the dance.
Hopkins students rally after trans student attacked
A reported sucker punch to a trans teen at Hopkins High School has prompted a hate crime investigation.
Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit against far-right blogger
An Idaho drag performer was awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation suit after a far-right blogger falsely accused the performer of exposing himself in the presence of children.
What's changed after 20 years of same-sex marriage in the US
It's been 20 years since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriage licenses in the United States.
United Methodists vote to repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy
For 30 years, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church has fully welcomed all people regardless of their sexual orientation.
Mpls market celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility
International Transgender Day of Visibility being celebrated in Minneapolis with a makers market with local creators.
Discrimination lawsuit brought by transgender athlete sent back to Minnesota trial court
A Minnesota appeals court has sent the lawsuit brought by a transgender athlete back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women's competitions because of her gender identity.