Minnesota Women's Press

06/10/2025

"I keep referring to this time in my life as coming full circle. It’s the best way I can describe this moment of deep reflection — of feeling grounded in who I am and where I come from."

Cathryn Nakhornsak shares how dance is helping her to build and share her Lao culture within her Worthington community.

I am back home to launch an intergenerational Lao cultural dance series, the first of its kind in Worthington.

05/10/2025

From one of our editorial board MVPs, Priscilla Hoang Thu Trinh: The Croatan Institute are embarking on a nation-wide film tour with their debut production, "Soil Wealth: Investing in Regenerative Agriculture" to mobilize capital for resilient food, fiber, and forest systems. The next stop is Minnesota on October 8, at the historic Capri Theater.

Save the date & learn more: croataninstitute.org/sw-film-tour

04/10/2025

"When we are together, we feel strong."

Led by Venezuelan immigrant Luisana Méndez, a growing Minnesota nonprofit is helping Latino families connect with nature –and each other– in the face of growing fear and uncertainty.

📸 Anna Adamson

“When we are together, we feel strong,” Méndez says. “Sometimes I feel fear and I say, ‘Shall I continue with this? Am I putting people in a dangerous situation?’ I don’t know. But at the same time, I want people to take a break.”

03/10/2025

What do current Minnesota senators Heather Gustafson, Zaynab Mohamed, & Erin Murphy, and former senator Patricia Torres Ray have to say about the intersection of public safety, economic equity, and political violence in this unique moment? We attended a Twin Cities Nonviolent panel at St. Catherine University to find out.

📸 Sarah Whiting

At a conversation held at St. Catherine’s University by Twin Cities Nonviolent in September, four legislative leaders talked about how to reduce violence in our communities. The panelists included current Minnesota senators Heather Gustafson, Zaynab Mohammed, Erin Murphy, and former senator Patric

02/10/2025

With elections just over a month away, check out our latest election coverage: a detailed series covering an in-depth Minneapolis mayoral candidate forum in that highly-competitive race.

www.womenspress.com/category/news-issues/policy-politics/elections

📸 Sarah Whiting

02/10/2025

TODAY Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Community members, immigrant rights advocates, and local leaders will gather for a vigil in response to an ICE operation in St. Paul’s North End neighborhood. Witnesses reported agents in unmarked vehicles who refused to show identification and detained an entire roofing crew working at the time. The vigil will provide space for reflection and solidarity, while lifting up the concerns of immigrant workers and families who live with the fear of being separated from loved ones.

Hosted by the Immigrant Defense Network (IDN) and Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL MN) with participation from community members, faith leaders, and elected officials, including Representative Athena Hollins.

Marydale Park, 542 Maryland Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55117

02/10/2025

"We have the power to collectively end this epidemic of violence — if we listen, learn, and act on what directly impacted communities tell us."

The high levels of violence against Black women, girls, and femmes in Minnesota are startling and sobering: "Black women in Minnesota are three times more likely than white women to be murdered. While only 7 percent of the state population is Black, 40 percent of domestic violence victims are Black women."

Dr. Brittany Lewis, Founder and CEO of Research In Action, shares about a powerful new initiative that aims to build a foundation of knowledge that can change the current reality: the Justice in Institutions for Black Women, Girls, and Femmes Survey, "the first statewide comprehensive survey to ask Black women, girls, and femmes about their experiences with and expectations of state agencies, emergency services, and community organizations that serve people impacted by violence. "

Black women, girls and femmes who are 14 years or older and live in Minnesota are invited to participate in this opportunity.

02/10/2025

Did you see today's newsletter? https://conta.cc/3KOqAfs

Email from Minnesota Women's Press Brittany Lewis commentary, 2024 Violence Free Minnesota report Volume 41.10.1 — October 1, 2025 Media That Makes a Difference Connecting engaged Minnesotans who care

01/10/2025

Today's 2024 Homicide Report was released by @. Here is a glimpse of what they shared as Domestic Violence Awareness month begins: https://www.womenspress.com/domestic-violence-awareness-the-impact-and-ecosystem-in-minnesota/

01/10/2025

In honor of the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're highlighting a story from our (recent!) archives where social worker and breast cancer survivor Marla Khan-Schwartz shared the empowering experience of dragon boat racing with fellow survivors.

📸 Sarah Whiting

There are active paddlers who have metastatic breast cancer, people who have survived for decades, and people who completed treatment last year.

30/09/2025

Have you checked out our recent books coverage (including many pieces from our current double issue)?!?

From the histories of extraordinary women, to the best releases from stellar authors, look no further for your next read:

www.womenspress.com/category/life-and-culture/books

29/09/2025

Our September/October issue is our very first double issue, with two complimentary focuses: collective health with a focus on caregiving, and the books, arts, and culture that allow us to take a deep breath and recharge in an often hectic world.

“We need to recognize that care is a public good.” — Ai-Jen Poo, family care activist