We currently have one vacant spot on the Council for LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans!

If you are interested in applying, please visit our page on the Secretary of State website. Scroll down until you find the green "Apply" button. You will be required to create an account or login to your existing account in order to submit your application. Submit your application by Aug. 31st. Questions? Reach out to General.MNQT.ADM@state.mn.us.

What's Next for MNQT?

As our Community Needs Assessment survey comes to a close, we wanted to share an update on the next steps of this project. Our survey consisted of 130 questions spanning all areas of life including health, education, housing, and employment. Over 6,500 LGBTQIA2S+ adults across Minnesota completed the survey and over 400 parents and caregivers completed the survey on behalf of their LGBTQIA2S+ child. Given the length of our survey and the incredible number of people who entrusted MNQT with their stories, data analysis and reporting will take time. However, we know how important this information will be for the community and for LGBTQIA2S+ serving organizations. For this reason, we plan to release results of the survey in phases. This will allow us to quickly share some results with the community while we continue to work on further data analysis.  

Historically, research and data from marginalized communities has been extractive; information is taken from communities without involving them in the process and without allowing them to directly benefit from the results. From the outset of our needs assessment project, MNQT has wanted this project to be different. It is why, from survey design to implementation, MNQT has prioritized community input and feedback. It is also why we want to involve the community as we step into the analysis portion of our work through community engagement efforts and the creation of advisory committees focused on research analysis and public policy priorities.  

We are still mapping out the timeline for this work, but we will be in touch as soon as we have more specific information to share. We plan on keeping you informed every step of the way. We’re filled with gratitude for all of the community members and organizations who took the time to promote and complete the survey. And we love how excited people are to see results and create solutions. We share that excitement, but we’re also asking for patience and reminding ourselves to patient too because this process needs to be intentional, reflective, and designed for long-term systems change—and that work takes time. Thank you and know you’ll hear more from us soon.  

Health Equity Bureau Joint Council Event

Community is at the heart of public health—and the Health Equity Bureau’s community councils are helping to lead the way in advancing a more just, innovative, and connected public health system in Minnesota. You are invited to attend the Health Equity Bureau’s inaugural Joint Council Event, a cross-council convening designed to deepen collaboration, celebrate community leadership, and elevate health equity in Minnesota.

Date: Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Time: 1:30-4:30PM
Location: Wilder Foundation – 451 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul, MN 55104
The event will include time for networking and connection, a fireside chat centering community voices, and perspectives from our Minnesota Commissioner of Health.
Please register via the Joint Council Event Registration Form. 
Health Equity Bureau Joint Council Event Registration.

You are a critical part of co-creating long-term solutions and bringing forth important perspectives from our communities and beyond. We hope you will join us at the Joint Council Event! For questions, please reach out to us at health.equity@state.mn.us.  

BIPOC QT Awards

MNQT is proud to be a sponsor for this event on Friday, August 15th from 6 - 11pm at LUSH! 

Join us for the 2nd Annual BIPOC QT Awards, a vibrant evening honoring excellence, resilience, and leadership. This cocktail-style celebration will feature inspiring award presentations, live entertainment, and a joyful atmosphere filled with connection and community. Enjoy light bites, access to the bar, and a post-ceremony turn up to keep the energy going. Whether you're coming to support a nominee, enjoy the music, or be part of something meaningful, this event promises an unforgettable night of pride, excellence, and celebration. Get more info and your tickets here.

From the MN Historical Society: Greater Minnesota Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ History Map

The Greater Minnesota Two-Spirit & LGBTQIA+ History Map is a collaborative digital storytelling project facilitated by the Minnesota Historical Society. The map features over 115 entries about individuals, organizations, and events related to Minnesota queer history, spanning from the 1790s to the present day. By focusing on Greater Minnesota, the map counters common narratives that center the Twin Cities in the telling of these histories. Relationship building is at the core of the project; its mission is to build trusting, sustained relationships with Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ communities in Greater Minnesota in ways that honor communities as the authors, leaders, and owners of their own histories. Visit our suggestion form to submit your story ideas!

Take the 2025 HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Needs Assessment

You are invited to complete the 2025 HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Needs Assessment. To take this survey, you must be at least 18 years old, living with HIV/AIDS, and reside in the state of Minnesota, Pierce County (Wisconsin), or St. Croix County (Wisconsin). Physical gift cards are available for those who complete the survey. Find more information and take the survey via this link.

Twin Cities Black Pride Family Day

We're excited to join MN POC Pride on Sunday, August 17th at Powderhorn Park from 10am to 5pm. Enjoy vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, family fun, a Youth Corner, free kids’ haircuts, and health services. Don’t miss this day of celebration and community! More information available on their website. 

South Central MN Pride

MNQT will be at the Mankato Pride Festival (hosted by South Central MN Pride) on Saturday, September 6th from noon - 4pm at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater.  Find more info on their website.

St. Cloud Pride

We'll be at St. Cloud Pride in the Park on Saturday, September 20th from 11am - 4pm at Lake George! More info available on their website.

Austin Pride

We're looking forward to Austin Pride on Saturday, Oct. 11th from 11am - 4pm!

The mission of Austin, MN Pride is to empower every LGBTQIA2S+ person to live boldly and authentically as their true self. We envision a future where all queer individuals are valued, celebrated, and uplifted for exactly who they are. Pride in Austin is more than just a celebration—it's a movement grounded in love, inclusion, and radical acceptance. More info available on their website.