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.
Rainbow flag bans in Minnesota could be illegal if new law is approved
Banning a rainbow flag – oftentimes synonymous with the LGBTQIA community – at local governments, charter schools, and colleges could become illegal in Minnesota if a new proposal being discussed by lawmakers is ultimately approved.
Death of Nex Benedict, Oklahoma student, prompts vigils across the country
The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma, spurred several vigils across the country this weekend. Here is what to know about the teen and the investigation into their death.
Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
Farmington school board meeting focuses on LGBTQ sign removal
School board members say the removal of the sign was an administrative decision made without their input.
Farmington LGBTQ 'safe space' sign debated
Community members in Farmington are speaking out over the removal of a sign designating an LGBTQ-friendly space in its high school.
Rainbow Wardrobe offers free gender-affirming clothing
Twin Cities Pride is known for organizing one of the largest free gay pride celebrations in the country. But now it's also a one-stop shop for gender-affirming clothing.
Rainbow Wardrobe offers gender-affirming clothing
Twin Cities Pride is known for organizing one of the largest free gay pride celebrations in the country.
Families challenge North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming care for children
Families and a pediatrician are challenging North Dakota’s law criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors, the latest lawsuit in many states with similar bans.
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ visitors to US
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand
Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.
Kevin Maxen, Jaguars assistant strength coach, comes out as first openly gay male coach in NFL
Maxen is the first known openly gay male coach in U.S. professional sports.
'Stripper poles in the sanctuary': Owatonna mayor’s Pride comments questioned
The mayor of Owatonna is facing calls for his resignation in the wake of "bizarre" comments about a Pride event in the city this month.
Owatonna mayor’s Pride comments questioned
The mayor of Owatonna is facing calls for his resignation in the wake of "bizarre" comments about a Pride event in the city this month. The Associated Church hosted a worship service earlier this month and they found themselves at the center of a firestorm because of it.
Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
Drag story time at Chaska boutique draws huge crowd, protesters
People in support of a drag story time at a children's boutique in Chaska showed up Saturday morning for the event at Little Roo's.
Drag Queen book reading in Chaska
A Drag queen book reading in Chaska sparked controversy Saturday as protestors, supporters, and police showed up to the event.
Chaska boutique receives community support following backlash over drag story time
After announcing the store would host their first drag story time this Saturday, the owner of Little Roo's in Chaska says they've received some criticism from people against the idea including some who've shown up to try to intimidate them.