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What Happens When We Tell These Stories Wrong, or Not At All?

Within the past several years, and indeed since January, we have witnessed an explosive rise in misogyny in both virtual and in-person spaces, resulting in wall-to-wall news coverage that is rarely explored with nuance.

Forum Summary: Data Centers and Water Use

A November 13 forum Minnesota Women's Press is moderating will be focused on the impact of data centers on Minnesota water.

NEWS: Saint Paul Adopts Gun Violence Prevention Ordinance

The City of Saint Paul adopted a comprehensive gun violence prevention ordinance that bans assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. It will take effect as soon as the legislature allows cities to take these measures.

Everyday Donors are Redefining Minnesota’s Generosity

Since 2009, thousands of Minnesotans have raised more than $330 million for more than 10,000 nonprofits and schools across the state. And women have been at the forefront of it all.

It Takes a Village: How Mill City Commons Does Aging in Place

As housing costs rise and family patterns shift, many older adults are looking for ways to remain in familiar neighborhoods — connected to friends, culture, and everyday life — without having to move into traditional senior housing.
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Understanding the Roots of Mass Violence: Mary Moriarty in Conversation with Dr. James Densley

Most school shooters are insiders who know the security systems. Some even seek “suicide by cop.” Deterrence fails when the perpetrator expects to die. “We’ve created a fortress mentality,” Densley says, “when what we need is community.”

Part 1: How Control Perpetuates Gender-Based Violence 

We gathered advocates together in Saint Cloud to talk about the nature of control in perpetuating sexual assault, domestic violence, and not searching for answers to missing or murdered women and girls.

Calls for Accountability After Domestic Violence Killings in Minneapolis

"Black and brown women are often not seen as victims." They are "less likely to be believed, less likely to be protected, and more likely to be blamed for their abuse."

RESOURCE: Food Shelf Guide

Minnesota Women’s Press put together a quick guide to resources for those needing food shelf access, as well as tips from a community member about what donations are welcome.

RESOURCE: Extreme Risk Protection Orders, what it does and who it might be for

The Hennepin County attorney's office has created a toolkit to help people understand the value of Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and the warning signs that might require it.

Q&A: Why Does Saint Paul Have Dramatically Less Gun Violence Than Minneapolis?

Currently, Saint Paul is sitting at only eight homicides this year, which is incredible — and four of those were gun related.

How Rochester and Duluth Respond to Mental Health and Substance Use Calls

“Ultimately the goal for us is to not have police officers involved with every single psych event or mental health crisis that goes on here in the city,” says Captain Jennifer Hodgman of the Community Services Division in the Rochester Police Department (RPD).