Big dreams
Single with kids, student mothers beat the odds
Invested
One of the biggest differences between men and women? The way we invest—or don’t invest—our money.
2007 Changemaker: Julie Hellwich
Julie Hellwich and her Smart Women™ creations are making social change through business.
A home of her own
Women buyers are changing the face of home ownership
The co$t of caring
Beyond stress and emotions, women's paychecks and pensions can take a hit when they choose to care for elderly parents
Turning blue collars pink
The pay is good, the training relatively short ... so why don't more women choose skilled technical careers?
Small towns, BIG opportunities
Women-owned businesses are flourishing in Ely and Owatonna
Finding chemistry while facing gender bias
Women in science
Talk radio
Janet Robert brought progressive talk radio to Minnesota
A caring economics
Riane Eisler on why a "caring economics" is necessary for our survival
New year, new money
Do women handle money differently?
Valuing the work of childcare
Do we really value those who care for kids?


For 2025 coverage, Minnesota Women’s Press earned a community leadership award, three photography awards, and four editorial awards, including for coverage of social issues and for our Spring 2025 “Know Your Rights” special section supported by Unidos MN. Our publisher was named Journalist of the Year by Violence Free Minnesota for gender-based violence coverage.