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The Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans continues to mourn the loss of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Our concern and support remain with Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, as they continue recovery from the horrifying political attack that took place on June 14th. We also extend deep sympathy to the families, communities, and colleagues of all those impacted by this devasting event.
We recognize the risks undertaken by those who dedicate their lives to public service and extend our heartfelt appreciation to all those working to build a Minnesota where everyone is able to live, thrive, and lead without fear.
June 2025 Issue
We'll see you at Twin Cities Pride Festival this upcoming weekend and we're looking forward to spending time together in community. Follow us on Instagram at @mncouncil_lgbtqia2s or find us on Facebook, and share this newsletter with a friend so they can stay updated with MNQT news too!
With care and community,
MNQT staff:
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The 2025 legislative session adjourned until Februrary 17, 2026. Some wins for LGBTQIA2S+ communities include:
- $6.5MM in recurring funding for HIV/AIDS supportive services
- $2MM to renew gender neutral facilities grants
- Renewed funding for the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans
- Updates to marriage licenses in Minnesota
- Common-sense guardrails on data requests
- Important: NO anti-LGBT+ bills or amendments were passed
What We've Been Up To:
In the News:
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From KTTC: “The Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans (MNQT) strongly opposes the decision to eliminate the Press 3 option from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This is a callous and shortsighted decision that removes evidence-based, life-saving care for a high-risk population of children and young adults - many of whom press 3 because they have nowhere else to turn. "DIGGING DEEPER: Elimination of LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline will 'put more lives at risk''
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Statement from the Council on LGBTQIA2s+ Minnesotans on the Supreme Court's Skrmetti Decision via MNQT's Instagram: "This ruling weakens the protections afforded by the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution - protections that are meant to ensure all people, including transgender youth, are treated with fairness and dignity under the law. We want to be clear: gender-affirming care remains legal in Minnesota. Our state has taken steps to protect access to care, and those protections continue to stand. But today's decision underscores how critical it is to have strong, permanent protections in place and how vulnerable those protections can be across the country."
 MNQT staff at MNSOC Youth Pride, Trans Joy Fest in Duluth, Desi Pride, and Family Fun Day by TC Pride!
Thank you for having MNQT staff table at your events! We appreciate all the work you do for our communities around the state ❤️
Twin Cities Pride in the Park June 28th - 29th
MNQT Staff and Council Members are excited to table with MNclusive and other State of Minnesota departments at Twin Cities Pride Festival this upcoming weekend! We're at booths 202 and 203 in the green section and will have games and new promo items available. We'll also be encouraging everyone to make sure they have completed the Community Needs Survey before it closes on June 30th! MNQT Staff will be carrying a banner in Sunday's parade so make sure to wave and say hello!
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Upcoming Council Meetings
Next Regular Council Meeting:
Thursday, July 17th 2025: 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
The Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans (MNQT) works for the implementation of economic, social, legal, and political equality for all Minnesotans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender expansive, queer, intersex, asexual, and/or two-spirit.
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