OutFront Minnesota

05/30/2026

The small Minnesota town of Pine City is being recognized for its role in making history by launching the first rural pride celebration in the United States.

05/28/2026

The Anti-Violence Program at OutFront Minnesota is currently accepting applications from 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals living in Minnesota and affected by the ICE occupation for immediate financial relief.

2SLGBTQIA+ communities, particularly q***r and trans immigrants, undocumented people, BIPOC communities, and those living at the intersections of multiple marginalized identities, face heightened barriers to safety, stability, and economic security. Threats to employment, housing, healthcare access, mobility, and community connection can have immediate and devastating consequences.

The Q***r and Trans Relief Fund exists to provide direct, flexible financial support to 2SLGBTQIA+ people impacted by these conditions, because community care means showing up materially for one another in moments of crisis.

These applications will be carefully reviewed by the Anti-Violence Program team at OutFront Minnesota. Priority will be given to community members who hold intersecting 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC identities. Learn more and apply here:https://www.outfront.org/sites/default/files/QT_RELIEF_FUND_PDF_Web%20(1).pdf

05/26/2026

“The community itself showing up and being ready to be active, vocal advocates for ourselves and getting to show legislators the importance of why it’s important to fight all of these bills, whether it be attacks on gender affirmative care or…trying to ban books…[trying] to institute banning the pride flag….They come at all of these issues from so many different angles, and community always shows up to stop them.” –OutFront Comms Coordinator Ash in a recent Nonprofit Quarterly article:

After threats from the Trump administration, many health systems have stopped providing gender-affirming care to trans youth and adults.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

We were honored to experience Transgender Law Center's Building Trans Power conference over the past week.

“Minnesota has been so deeply proud to be host to this gathering of luminaries and leaders from so many facets of our movement. In these challenging times, few things are more important than the power of connection and community. I’m grateful to have had this space together and to know so many who will be making change for the better.” –OutFront Executive Director Kat Rohn

Read the full press release below!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2026 CONTACT: Sara Mar, Senior Media Relations Manager, [email protected] K Richardson, Communications Manager, [email protected] Transgender Law Center Hosts Largest Convening of Trans Leaders NATIONAL – Today, Transgender Law Center (TLC) celeb...

05/22/2026

Today we celebrate Harvey Milk’s legacy, which continues to inspire our work towards building power within Minnesota’s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and address inequities through intersectional organizing, advocacy, education, and direct support services.

Rest in peace, and thank you, Harvey. 🏳️‍🌈

05/21/2026

Yesterday, the Minnesota Freedom Caucus made a post targeting Representative Leigh Finke. While everyone has the freedom to express their viewpoints, our words hold power–and they can be used for good or harm.

Unfortunately, LGBTQ+ elected officials aren’t strangers to this. As the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund pointed out: “Harassment Is the Norm—Not the Exception: Nearly two-thirds of candidates experienced in-person harassment, while nearly 8 in 10 faced online abuse, with many encountering it regularly…One in three candidates received death threats online, and one in seven experienced them in person.”

Minnesotans know the cost that comes from targeting elected leaders all too well.

Disrespectful and dehumanizing language–especially when it comes from those in positions of authority–gives permission for others to do the same. It also speaks volumes to their lack of understanding and respect for their own constituents who are members of the LGBTQ+ community.

There are transgender people in every legislative district in the state of Minnesota. Transgender people in schools and workplaces across this state–and they should be treated with dignity and respect. We can debate policies and issues, but our humanity is not up for debate.

Freedom is the ability to hold beliefs and express them. Responsibility is knowing how to use it.

We urge elected leaders to do better.

05/20/2026

In need of some good news? ➡️ Here are a few major wins for LGBTQ+ rights from state legislative sessions this year. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

05/19/2026

JOIN THE OUTFRONT TEAM! We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to work across teams to support core contracted services, shared event logistics, and administrative tasks to keep the functions of the organization running smoothly and consistently.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with staff across each department, the Operations Manager provides functional support to many aspects of work and helps to coordinate shared work outside of departmental areas of focus.

For all the details and to apply, visit OutFront.org/jobs.

05/18/2026

THANK YOU for a great kickoff to Pride season at Rochester Pride this past weekend! To see where we'll be through June and beyond, head to OutFront.org/pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️