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Twin Cities Pride Parade in Minneapolis [RAW]
The Twin Cities Pride Parade kicked off Sunday on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.
Twin Cities Pride Parade held in Minneapolis
Sunday is the last chance to check out the Twin Cities Pride Festival.
History of the rainbow Pride flag
The rainbow pride flag, created by Gilbert Baker in 1978, symbolizes LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and acceptance, evolving over time with variations like the Progress Pride Flag to represent broader inclusivity, especially as millions celebrate Pride Month globally.
Colorado Club Q gunman who killed 5 at nightclub to plead guilty to federal hate crimes
Anderson Lee Aldrich, who is serving a life sentence for shooting five dead and injuring 19 others at an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs in 2022, pleaded guilty Tuesday to additional hate crime and gun charges.
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.
'Cheers to Pride' kicks off Pride Month in Twin Cities
Twin Cities Pride brought back their "Cheers to Pride" event to start Pride Month in the metro. Over a dozen Twin Cities businesses participated in this event, and will donate a portion of funds to Twin Cities Pride's year-round resources and programming. FOX 9's photojournalist Willow Bryn Locke captures the moment.
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.
FBI, DHS warn of increased terrorist threat to LGBTQIA+ events ahead of Pride Month
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning Americans about the threat of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQIA+-related events and venues as Pride Month kicks off in June.
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.
Supreme Court declines to intervene in transgender bathroom debate
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.
Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
The 1975 cancels shows in Jakarta, Taipei after taking same-sex stance in Malaysia
Matt Healey, the lead vocal of The 1975, used profanity in his speech criticizing the government’s stance against homosexuality, before kissing bass player Ross MacDonald.
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.
48-hour 'drag-a-thon' breaks world record, raises $300K for LGBTQ charity
Not only did the drag-a-thon make history, but supporters raised $285,000 for The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that works to prevent suicide among LGBTQ youth.
Year after Pride sex assault, charges declined
For one Minnesota woman memories from the Pride Block Party a year ago come back as two-to-three-second flashes: Images of dancing with a friend at the Saloon night club, sitting in a stranger’s car in a parking ramp, and her rape by that same stranger.
Twin Cities Pride attendees reflect: ‘We can be our most authentic selves’
With this year’s Pride coming at a time of increased bigotry being directed at LGBTQ+ people across the county, the Twin Cities Pride executive director told FOX 9 the event was a good reminder of how the situation in Minnesota is better than in many other states.
Twin Cities Pride events
People celebrated pride month in the Twin Cities Saturday and one event got a surprise visit from First Lady Jill Biden.
The Up Stairs Lounge fire: How a deadly attack on the gay community fueled lasting change
The Up Stairs Lounge arson killed 32 people in New Orleans - and fueled a movement that continues half a century later.
Busy weekend in Minneapolis
A busy weekend will see more than 500,000 people in Minneapolis for both Pride weekend and two Taylor Swift concerts.
The history of Pride Festival in Minneapolis
Between the Taylor Swift concert and pride festivities, 500,000 are expected to make their way into Minneapolis over the weekend.