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Koran rallies for parental rights at the State Capitol
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (134+ words) Senator Mark Koran (R'North Branch) recently joined hundreds of Minnesota families at the Rally for Health and Parental Rights at the State Capitol. The rally was organized by Minnesotans for Health & Parental Rights, a community-based organization dedicated to protecting parental…...
Sisters, songs and silliness: "Nunsense" brings holy humor to the stage
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (790+ words) The cast of Nunsense brings the musical to the Great River Arts stage. Pictured from left to right are Laura Wagner as Sister Mary Huberet, Abigail Arnold as Sister Mary Amnesia, Melissa Carle as Reverend Mother, Alesha Ouren as Sister…...
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids
2+ week, 4+ day ago (687+ words) The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice. An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the…...
Local legislators speak in favor of Equal Rights Amendment
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (636+ words) Supporters of an Equal Rights Amendment gather in the Capitol rotunda March 12 in St. Paul, holding signs reading "ERA NOW" during a rally backing a proposed amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. Supporters chant in support of an Equal Rights Amendment…...
Actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte pays visit to New Hope
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (704+ words) Actor RJ Mitte getting some puppy snuggles from a future service dog at the Can Do Canines facility in New Hope. New Hope-based Can Do Canines has seen hundreds of dogs transition from tumbling puppies to highly alert service dogs…...
Non-curricular student groups eliminated for middle school, with exception for eighth graders
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (1608+ words) The school board chair gave the policy committee a directive to either recommend a removal of the explicit ban, or create a more "comprehensive" list of prohibited symbols. School Board President Curt Rebelein Jr. , who made the motion to send…...
Bloomington's pride festival moves to June
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (287+ words) There's a certain synergy in having a pride celebration in June, and Bloomington's nonprofit organization is aiming to capture that with its fifth annual gathering this weekend. The 2023 Bloomington Pride festival featured a variety of entertainment throughout the afternoon, including…...
St. Louis Park passes proclamation observing Pride Month
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (81+ words) The St. Louis Park City Council passed a proclamation at its June 2 meeting observing Pride Month, which is recognized annually in June and is dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+) community and their…...
Warden's House Museum hosting paranormal event and annual open house
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (133+ words) The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce the special paranormal event and annual open house at the Warden's House Museum (602 Main St. N.) in Stillwater on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27. The Washington County Historical Society is excited to…...