
2,000 miles, 2 women and 1 canoe
Natalie Warren and Ann Raiho (Photo Courtesy of Jens and Barbara…

Persistence, patience and prayers
"I have good business now and God has given me so much. I want to share my blessings and give to others. I want to help people who suffer, especially the children."

Revive the hive: The Beez Kneez is creating a buzz with a bicycle-powered honey business
Kristy Allen (Photo courtesy of the Beez Kneez)
Kristy Allen…

Of daughters, mothers, distance and healing
Kelly Fern (Photo courtesy of Kelly Fern)
Kelly Fern will…

Peace & war
"I was naive when I signed up. I was so upset after I got that [deployment] call. I thought I was going to die. I wasn't going to Spain. I was 19, and it was a lot to handle emotionally."

‘Beloved child’ When we heal ourselves, we can transform past harm and work for peace in our families and communities.
Diane Wilson (Photo by John Ratzloff)
Diane Wilson is a Minnesota…

Lenor Scheffler: Trailblazing attorney with heart
Lenor Scheffler (Courtesy Photo)
Lenor Scheffler learned…

Delete the old files, create new ones
"We must come to the realization that it is OK to put our needs first."

Feminism in action
"I love helping students explore leadership."

The economics of education
Rebecca John (Courtesy Photo)
A bubble. An eruption. An…

2012 Changemaker: Christine Stark
"These women have survived for their entire lives. They have an incredible amount of strength and resiliency."

2012 Changemaker: ‘of scars’
"... Your scars, your story, make you who you are. It's about celebrating women, as individuals and as a group."


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.