Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail

James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol. 

Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil at MN Capitol [FULL]
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A vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance was held at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday. Minnesota's MNclusive Employee Resource Group hosted the vigil, with speakers who included Kat Rohn, the director of OutFront MN, Emma McBride, the executive director of the Council on LBGTQIA2S+ Minnesotans, members of Minnesota state government, and other community members affected by violence against transgender individuals.

Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil held at MN Capitol

A vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance is being held at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday. 

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 LGBTQ+ youth center opens in Minneapolis
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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
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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
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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.

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
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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
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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.

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
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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.