Minnesota - State study: 5,000 Minnesota students believed to have been sexually exploited

Dana Ferguson
Post-Bulletin

St. Paul, MN

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ezs note:  Upon reading this article, I immediately emailed Rep. Gilchrest to urge such a study in Connecticut.  I will let you know how it goes.  In the meantime, if you are transgender, or know someone who is, and they are exploited, urge them to TELL SOMEONE in authority.  Thanks.  

Minnesota - Court allows Minnesota to join lawsuit against Anoka-Hennepin Schools alleging transgender discrimination

Adam Uren
Bring Me The News

Anoka, MN

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Minnesota - Minnesota powerlifters protest trans ban

Dawn Ennis
SBNation

Rockford, MN

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civil rights - ACLU Of Minnesota Files Lawsuit Against Anoka-Hennepin School District

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WCCO

Anoka, MN

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lead story - Jury's award to transgender woman after rejection by football team is a Minnesota first

Mary Lynn Smith
StarTribune

Inver Grove Heights, MN

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Minnesota - Candidates for Minnesota attorney general clash over essence of job

J. Patrick Coolican, Jessie Van Berkel
Star Tribune

Minneapolis, MN

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ezs note:  It's down a bit, but Keith Ellison accuses his opponent of belonging to Alliance Defending Freedom.  

Minnesota - Inside MN's new gender X option on driver's licenses

Lindsey Seavert
KARE

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Starbuck, Minnesota

estimated transgender population: 7*
(rounded down)

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ezs note:  Is Starbuck, Minnesota home to Starbucks?  Sadly, no.  (I am outraged!)  However, it is named after Stabekk, Norway.  If you have time, come on down and have a look!

*Credit:  http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/How-Many-Adults-Identify-as-Transgender-in-the-United-States.pdf  

Long Prairie, Minnesota

estimated transgender population:  19*
(rounded down)

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ezs note:  Long Prairie, Minnesota is a small city where the government placed the Indian agency.  Originally, the Sioux/Dakota and Anishinaabe/Ojibwe tribes were there.

*Credit:  http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/How-Many-Adults-Identify-as-Transgender-in-the-United-States.pdf

Minnesota - WCCO Viewers’ Choice For Best LGBTQ Bar In Minnesota

Amelia Santaniello
WCCO

Gay 90's (old sign)

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Minnesota - OutFront Minnesota announces LGBTQ winners

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Insight News

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Minnesota - The most frequently challenged books of 2017

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MPR

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ezs note:  Here's one small way you can make a big difference in your town or city.  Find out when the library board meets in your town or city - then attend.  If for some reason board members seem squeamish about listing certain types of books, ask them why.  Attend early, and often.

Minnesota - Skylark to stage transgender opera 'As One'; 'A People’s History' at the Guthrie

Pamela Espeland
MinnPost

As One (opera)

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A Minnesota lawmaker attacked a new transgender city council member. Her ‘apology’ was just as bad.

Zack Ford
Think Progress

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A Big Win for Transgender Kids in Minnesota

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HRC

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Transgender Woman Speaks At Mankato Church About Acceptance

Angela Rogers
KEYC

Mankato, MN

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Snubbed by one team, transgender football player feels at home at last

Laura Yuen
MPR News

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Transgender Lawyer Teaches Diversity, Inclusion to Local Gov't Employees

Kirsten Swanson
KSTP

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Minnesota mom speaks out on court fight over transgender daughter's treatment

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CBS

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ezs note:  Maybe I'm being too harsh, Ms. Calgaro. I do believe that you love your child.  But if your love is of a true kind, you must love your daughter, not a fantasy land.

Transgender Health Training Lags for Endocrinologists

Scott Harris
Medpage Today

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