Twin Cities Pride Parade held in Minneapolis
Sunday is the last chance to check out the Twin Cities Pride Festival.
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Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Twin Cities Pride is known for organizing one of the largest free gay pride celebrations in the country.