Minnesota People of Color Pride empowers BIPOC community

Twin Cities Pride has been around for 50 years, but a lesser-known group helps people of color specifically celebrate and embrace their community.

Minnesota?s People of Color hosting pride events
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While Pride month is most often known as June, one group is celebrating the LGBTQ community next month while also focusing on people of color in the community. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.

Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing

Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.

1971 same-sex marriage makes Minnesota couple the nation’s first

Blue Earth County issued the certificate of marriage, but refused to record it, saying it was defective. The state didn't recognize their marriage until 2018.

Lynx star Courtney Williams shares her pride, reflects on love from father

During Pride Month, Lynx star Courtney Williams talks pride and opens up about the bond with her father, Don, whose support has been pivotal in her journey both on and off the basketball court.

Lynx star Courtney Williams shares her pride
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As people all over the country celebrate Pride Month in June, Lynx star Courtney Williams reflects on her loving relationship with her father and her life as an out and proud gay woman. FOX 9's Chenue Her has the story.

Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from Navy ship on Pride weekend

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.

Sam Nordquist honored at National LGBTQ Wall in New York City after death

Sam Nordquist, the transgender Minnesota man who was murdered in New York, was honored Thursday night at the National LGBTQ Wall in New York City for Pride Month.

Murdered transgender man from MN honored in NYC
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Sam Nordquist, a Minnesota transgender man, was murdered in New York earlier this year. Now, he is being honored in New York City. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.

St. Paul Pride vandal caught on camera, fails at fear

St. Paul police are investigating vandalism targeting Pride displays at several homes and businesses in Macalester-Groveland and Highland Park this week.

Jonathan Joss shooting: Murder suspect released after posting bond

The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.

Group files lawsuit over Champlin Park trans softball player

An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit accusing the Minnesota State High School League and the Minnesota Department of Education of violating Title IX by allowing a transgender athlete to compete in softball at Champlin Park.

Military family faces upheaval as DOD moves forward with transgender ban

Just a few years ago, the Air Force greenlighted her transition. Now, just three years shy of retirement, an Air Force member faces being discharged as the Department of Defense moves forward with a transgender ban.

Trump admin threatens Minnesota as it sues Maine over trans athletes order

Attorney General Pam Bondi warned Minnesota was on the list of states that could face a lawsuit next as the Trump administration took action against the State of Maine over transgender athletes in girl's sports.

DOJ threatens to sue MN over trans athlete order
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The Department of Justice is putting Minnesota on notice saying it could be the next state to face a lawsuit if leaders don?t change their stance on transgender athletes playing in girls and women?s sports. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on the story.

Stillwater school district restricts access to LGBTQ+ children's books

Two books that were donated to the Stillwater Area School District will be only be allowed to be checked out by students who have their parents' permission. 

Minnesota transgender man killed in New York seeing girlfriend was tortured for month

Authorities in New York say seven people have been indicted by an Ontario County, New York grand jury in the February murder of Sam Nordquist, a transgender man from Minnesota.