Accidental American
"I didn't know what asylum meant, but I felt it had to be better than war."
A home of her own
Women buyers are changing the face of home ownership
Hip on hemp: Kristin Davis
Kristin Davis is the "hemp queen" using hemp and recycled fabric in her clothing business
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?
Birds & Bees
What are Minnesota’s public schools teaching about sex? The answer may surprise you.
S.E.X. talk
Heather Corinna provides accurate information for teens
Secret mothers
Pregnant and unwed pre-Roe v. Wade, many were forced to hide their pregnancies and surrender their babies
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
Silent no more
Contrary to popular belief, ovarian cancer does have symptoms


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.