People's Pride at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis
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People's Pride held it's sixth celebration in Minneapolis Saturday. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest. 

Pride festival focuses on fundraising efforts
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This year’s Twin Cities Pride Festival is back at Loring Park, drawing crowds for a weekend of celebration and community as organizers focus on fundraising for year-round support.

Minneapolis bathhouse ordinances approved by council, paving way for legalization

Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage in sexual activity legally.

Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds

A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States. 

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (June 26–28)

From a best ribs competition, to Special Olympics USA games and the Twin Cities Pride parade, there’s plenty to do throughout Minnesota this weekend.

Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules

Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.

Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month

As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.

Support for same-sex marriage hits new low, poll shows

While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.

Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules

An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.

Pine City makes LGBTQ Pride history
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Pine City is making Pride history with the first LGBTQ historical landmark in the state. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story. 

Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86

Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.

USA Powerlifting settles trans discrimination lawsuit
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USA Powerlifting settled with a transgender woman in a discrimination lawsuit. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest. 

USA Powerlifting settles with transgender woman in discrimination lawsuit

USA Powerlifting has settled its lawsuit with a transgender athlete after a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling in a discrimination case against the powerlifting organization.

MN transgender athletes: Federal appeals court denies challenge to state's inclusive policy

A federal appeals court has denied a challenge to Minnesota’s protections for transgender student athletes, keeping the state’s current inclusive sports policy in place as a legal challenge continues.