
Faith Leaders Stand Together to Denounce Language of Hatred and Violence
Khalid Omar is a community organizer with Isaiah…

NEWS: Community Members Speak About Minnesota Values
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RESOURCES: Mental Health and Trauma apps, website, videos, podcasts
Kids At Risk Action advocates for at-risk children through education…

Give the Next Generation a Stronger Voice in Minnesota
Do you have a young person in your life who might want to be…

FORUM Summary: Bringing Unique Voices Together to Talk About Housing Solutions
This coverage is thanks to a grant from the Wilson Social Justice…

Ogow Xuquuqdaada: Qoyskaaga Ma Ogyahay Waxa La Sameynayo?
The Somali language version of the "Know Your Rights" story we published earlier this year for social sharing.

There Is Good News in Minnesota Housing
"if you start where you are, build genuine relationships, deliver excellence, and stay connected to your mission, you can scale from your first project to something that transforms the entire community."

The Heights: Co-Creating a Saint Paul Housing Legacy for Generations
Good news in housing: The Heights in Saint Paul is beginning to house families, with 147 mid-density homes and 853 rental units — and a new model for how public, private, and nonprofit sectors can work together to reshape a neighborhood’s inclusive future.

DEEP DIVE: How Public Safety Is Served by Appropriate Response Teams
Alexis Yeboah reported in an October story about…

Commentary: Listening to Minnesota Students Discuss 2026 Legislative Priorities
Roughly 70 mostly high school students from around the state assembled for the third annual Youth Summit held in the House chambers at the Minnesota state capitol — a caucus for youth leading each other in small group discussions about education, gun violence, housing, and mental health.

zAmya Theater Tackles Public Housing With Humor and Heart
Personal storytelling is at the heart of "The Waiting List is Full," allowing the production to avoid generalizations and instead highlight nuanced examples of the impacts of housing injustice.


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.