How LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones are marking Trans Day of Remembrance
Trans Day of Remembrance is an annual observance that originally honored trans people lost to acts of violence — but has now become so much more.
Trans Day of Remembrance is an annual observance that originally honored trans people lost to acts of violence — but has now become so much more.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly have passed legislation that would limit transgender athletes' participation in high school and college sports and outlaw gender-affirming surgery on minors.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly are set to pass legislation that would bar transgender youth from obtaining gender-affirming surgery and limit transgender athletes' participation in sports.
"For a company to hire a trans person and then not publicly stand by them is worse, in my opinion, than not hiring a trans person at all," Mulvaney said.
Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee temporarily blocked portions of the bans even as North Carolina lawmakers approved one.
In a statement on Monday, The Saloon said it will instead serve beers from local breweries Modist and Bauhaus, citing Anheuser-Busch's cessation of a marketing campaign featuring trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
Pride celebrations are taking place all around the country. But this year, the festivities are tempered by a backlash against transgender people.
Facing doctor burnout, soaring medical costs and an influx of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld is taking over at a difficult time.
Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Angela Goepfoerd, the medical director of gender health at Children's Minnesota, about gender-affirming care, the stages of transition, and the controversy around transgender athletes.
Esme Murphy talks with Andi Otto, executive director of Twin Cities Pride, about the legislation already attracting people to the North Star state.
Esme Murphy talks with Rep. Peggy Scott, R-Andover, who says Minnesota’s "Trans Refuge" bill puts children at risk; and Jay Jacobsen, a transgender man and Chaska High School graduate.
A couple in Florida says they're moving more than 1,000 miles so they can build a better life in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections has made its first transfer of a transgender person to a facility that matches their gender identity.
Christina Lusk has been recognized as a female by the state of Minnesota but has been serving her sentence in the Moose Lake men's facility since she was incarcerated in 2018.
If Gov. Greg Abbott signs the bill into law, which he is likely to do, Texas will become the largest state to ban gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors.
He said the new laws will prevent the mutilation of minors and protect children from "sexually explicit" entertainment
Nearly one in three LGBTQ young people surveyed said their mental health was poor most of the time or always, according to the results of a national survey released Monday by The Trevor Project.
Montana is one of at least 15 states with laws to ban such care despite protests from families of transgender youth.
Zephyr is barred from participating on the House floor for the remainder of the 2023 session, but will be allowed to vote electronically in future votes.
Supporters say the laws are needed at a time when others states are seeing to ban abortion procedures as well as gender-affirming care for minors.
Republican legislators in Kansas have approved a proposal to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
A sponsored post ignited outrage from conservatives, including from singers Kid Rock and Travis Tritt.
Outside of surgery, most gender-affirming care is reversible or at least partially reversible.
On Friday's Transgender Day of Visibility, trans advocates in the Twin Cities say the day has a somber, but important tone.
Officials used the day to remind residents that Minneapolis was the first American city to bar gender identity-based discrimination through amendments made to the Civil Rights Ordinance in 1975.
The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert for making a money gesture at officials during the team's game four loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
The Minnesota Lynx kick off the 2024 season Tuesday night against the Storm in Seattle.
Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court showed signs Monday of being willing to overturn a ruling that all but eliminated the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the swing state.
The moves come six months before the election and are just the latest examples of political jousting between Evers and the Legislature. Both are trying to use the stalemate over PFAS funding and other issues to their advantage in the November election
More than 900 shows will take place throughout the fair's 12 days.
A 34-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges in connection to a home invasion and sexual assault in St. Paul's Macalester-Groveland neighborhood.
At least four lawsuits have been filed against the owners of a Minnesota wedding venue that closed suddenly last month, leaving couples scrambling and out of thousands of dollars.
The Minneapolis City Council gave final approval to the 2040 plan in 2019, and the city began its implementation in 2020 before it was paused in 2022.
Nathan Sheferaw owned and operated Shifty's Premium Cuts in Moundsview for the past year. He died on May 7 in a car crash in San Jose, California.
A driver and his two passengers suffered minor injuries when he crashed into a house in central Minnesota Sunday afternoon, but no one was inside the home at the time, authorities said.
There's no place like home, and the ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" could soon have a new one in Minnesota.
Economists estimate the global manganese market is worth more than $20 billion and growing. The mineral, though, is 100% imported in the U.S., despite it being an element that could appear in rocks almost everywhere.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office says it received a report of a possible drowning at Mound Creek County Park around 3:30 p.m.
Investigators are looking into what caused a wildfire in northern Minnesota on Sunday afternoon.
The moves come six months before the election and are just the latest examples of political jousting between Evers and the Legislature. Both are trying to use the stalemate over PFAS funding and other issues to their advantage in the November election
Police are searching for a criminal they say used a machete to rob a gas station near the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Two men were saved from drowning in a western Wisconsin lake Saturday evening, but one remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Annie Thaemert was over the moon when she found out she was pregnant with her first child, but her mother was battling metastatic breast cancer and it was spreading quickly.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
A fire wiped out thousands of plants, putting one urban farmer on the verge of losing it all.
Two months ago, Lauren Olson was seriously injured in a car crash. Now she's making an amazing recovery and back with her lacrosse family.
Saturday marked the first official day for Minnesota's new state flag.
On Friday night, canoeists in the Boundary Water Canoe Area called 911 after locating a capsized canoe and a partly submerged human body on Lake Agnes.
Journalist Charles Hallman is a staple at Target Center. But he found a passion for covering a neglected sports beat.
Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court showed signs Monday of being willing to overturn a ruling that all but eliminated the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the swing state.
The moves come six months before the election and are just the latest examples of political jousting between Evers and the Legislature. Both are trying to use the stalemate over PFAS funding and other issues to their advantage in the November election
After hours of debate that went late into the night, plans to vote on an equal rights amendment to Minnesota's constitution were sidetracked.
There's no place like home, and the ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" could soon have a new one in Minnesota.
There's no place like home, and the ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" could soon have a new one in Minnesota.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves are back home on Friday to take on the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference semifinal series — and tickets aren't cheap.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Owning and protecting a home or a car in Minnesota is getting more expensive.
The amendment, which was heard in a House committee Tuesday, includes a minimum wage pay rate of $1.27 per mile and 49 cents per minute. That committee advanced the bill in an 8-4 vote.
A former administrator at a Twin Cities college is accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the school to the benefit of her boyfriend.
A judge ruled in April that the Minneapolis Police Department violated the woman's right to remain silent.
Police in Blaine say a gathering of hundreds of teens turned violent Saturday night, injuring an officer. Chaos continued as officers tried to disperse the crowd. More juveniles allegedly "swung at officers" while others ignored the police and continued fighting.
Police are searching for a criminal they say used a machete to rob a gas station near the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
The town's mayor, Rafael Vargas, called the attack "a terrible violent act."
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
A hazy city skyline and quiet sidewalk strip tell part of the story up north in Canada, where dozens of wildfires rage.
It takes a special person to volunteer — and over at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, there's a lot of special people.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
More than 900 shows will take place throughout the fair's 12 days.
There's no place like home, and the ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" could soon have a new one in Minnesota.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
HUGE Improv Theater has been in the Twin Cities scene for nearly 20 years. But this last year brought some unexpected financial challenges.
A remarkable judge of talent, Corman hired such aspiring filmmakers as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese.
The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert for making a money gesture at officials during the team's game four loss to the Denver Nuggets.
The Minnesota Lynx kick off the 2024 season Tuesday night against the Storm in Seattle.
Maggie Flaherty and Denisa Krizova each scored in the second period and Minnesota beat Toronto 2-0 in Game 3 of the Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal series.
"Pretty unlikely that I'd ever be able to compete in athletics at a competitive level or ever be able to run or do anything involving running," said Will Just, recalling the doctor's message.
The Minnesota Vikings, along with the 31 other NFL teams, will release their 2024 schedule on Wednesday, the league announced.
In 2020 President Donald Trump said if he lost Minnesota he would never come back to the state. Trump did lose, but is coming back for a GOP fundraiser.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Lisa Pettigrew and Galen Smith about their long covid experience.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Kate Murray with the Minnesota Department of Health and long covid sufferer Shane Hendricks.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Dr. Tanya Melnik about the new M Health Fairview long haul COVID clinic.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
A survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows 1.7 million anglers went fishing in Minnesota in 2022. Of those, 69% were residents and 31% were from out of state.
A summer sausage is apparently what's propelled the Twins to 12 straight victories. So, why are athletes superstitious? Good Question.
Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight.
Whether you're a new driver or new to the state, scheduling a driving test in Minnesota can be a bumpy road.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
Highs in the lower 70s are on tap for the Twin Cities Tuesday, along with improved air quality and sunny skies.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
After smoke and air quality concerns marred an otherwise pleasant Monday, Tuesday will feature no such blemishes.
After smoke and air quality concerns marred an otherwise pleasant Monday, Tuesday will feature no such blemishes.
The Twin Cities will see less smoke and more sunshine on Tuesday.
Creator Chaz Sandifer and chef Rowan Brown talk about how the event is creating conversations that feed understanding and nourish communities. Click here for more info./a>
Doors Open Executive Director Heidi Swank talks about how you can explore more than 100 of the most intriguing and iconic buildings in Minneapolis this weekend for free. Click here for more info.
Money expert Dustin Smith from Wealth Enhancement Group is sharing advice on women and wealth.
Highs in the lower 70s are on tap for the Twin Cities Tuesday, along with improved air quality and sunny skies.
The unofficial kickoff to summer travel season could be historically messy this year.