
Called to car repair: Cathy Heying and the Lift Garage fix vehicles affordably for people – especially women – in need
Cathy Heying (Photo by Sarah Whiting)
Cathy Heying has seen…

Who is at the table?
Sharon M. Day (Courtesy Photo)
To be humble is a virtue in…

Same-sex marriage: “It was a good day, even though it was a sad time”
Ann DeGroot (Photo by Terry Gydesen)
On Oct. 23, not quite…

2013 Changemaker: Marriage equality
"In Minnesota, we don't turn our back on our families." - Rep. Karen Clark

2013 Changemaker: Janeé Harteau
"I think women have the ability to check their ego at the door and roll up their sleeves and get the work done regardless of credit."

Walking the water
Ecosystem content is made possible by Organic Lawns by LUNSETH
Sharon…

‘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…

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

Out in rural Minnesota: Jessi Tebben and Ashley Schuman build family-despite challenges
Jessi Tebben (left) Ashley Schuman (Courtesy Photo)
Both…

Small businesses take a stand on marriage equality
It's one thing for an individual to take a stand on the issue of marriage equality. It's another level for a small business to take a stand. The Minnesota Women's Press spoke with three independent business women about their resolve to stand up for marriage for all.

Making the case that it’s sexual harassment, not bullying
Michele St. Martin (courtesy photo)
Consider this scenario:…


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.