
Taking calls about sexual violence
Staffing the help line at the Sexual Violence Center is a "calling" for its volunteers

Girls on the Run
The name sounds like a sports program and it is - and so…

A day in a life with no home
She's learned how to make it work since 2014, parking on Minneapolis…

Risking Arrest to Protect the Environment
Ecosystem content is made possible by Organic Lawns by…

Unwavering
Cheryl Robertson has spent three decades working as a public health nurse in countries ripped apart by war, trauma and displacement, and she's not about to stop

Worldwide action for women
We monitor and document women's human rights violations, work to change laws, train stakeholders and advocate before the United Nations.

Water is life
Standing Rock (Courtesy Photo)
"We are caretakers," says…

Women unite!
Separating from Pantsuit Nation, Stand Up Minnesota women are gathering online to share their progressive political convictions and to work for change

Language opens doors
Susan Moss understands the importance of words and language.…

Nekima Levy-Pounds: Demonstrating courage
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." I have always…

The power to change
Losing is a victory. Every time we lose we have to sit back and figure out why and come back stronger.

Act Now: Homelessness
"Most of us think of the guy on the corner [when we think of…


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.