
Voices from the shadows
Mona Smith uses the spirit of ancient American Indian storytelling to tell “video poems”

Say it loud, say it proud, say “I do!”
Couples celebrate their love and commitment at Pride

Redefining family
Single women and lesbian couples who choose parenthood are transforming the donor insemination industry

Transgendered among us
The struggle for acceptance challenges mainstream ideas of gender, identity and even feminism

Journey of the spirit
Local visionary seeks dignity for Native Americans in life and death

Schools to take next step toward inclusive curricula
"More than 15 years ago, the state issued guidelines for correcting racial and gender inequalities in school curricula." ... This was published in a Minnesota Women's Press story in August 1989. That means we have intended to correct this issue since 1974.


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.