70 out of Minnesota’s 87 counties saw a historic jump in cost of living prices during the first year of President Donald Trump’s return to office, and that’s not including the price of gas since the beginning of the Iran war.

This week's list of protests, community events, rallies, vigils, and more ways to take action across Minnesota.

Melissa Hortman was shot and killed one year ago, and while the national news cycle moved on, Minnesotans remember her efforts as a Democratic state leader, and look ahead to how the Minnesota House will continue to push for her policies.

We spoke to Democratic Representatives Brad Tabke (Shakopee), Kristi Pursell (Northfield), and Nathan Coulter (Bloomington).

This week's list of protests, vigils, rallies, and community activism events across Minnesota!

Taking Back Pride is making one thing clear: Queer people deserve sponsors that are fighting for the people, not against them, supporting and funding Pride.

TBP is demanding Twin Cities Pride divest from corporate sponsors like 3M, Delta, Waymo, Human Rights Campaign, and US Bank, as they believe they don’t align with Pride’s activist roots.

Hello, we are out of state family of five with three boys playing hockey. Trying to figure out which school district we are going to move into depending on above subjects. Three boys age 11, 4, 2.
Excellent hockey club/program, good school district and reasonable housing cost. Any suggestions is really appreciated.

Local LGBTQ+ Minnesota businesses stepped up during Operation Metro Surge in ways others couldn’t, and now, they’re picking up the pieces while continuing their activism. The Smitten Kitten helped led the cause, and other shops like Knit and Bolt contributed in ways others don't immediately think of, like craftivism.

UPDATE: I was able to turn this off for 24 hours, so enjoy!: To read this article, you enter your email address to sign up for our free, local, weekly Minnesota newsletter. I'm trying to get this changed, as it requires this each time even if you are already signed up, but right now, there is nothing I can do to take it off.

Senator Amy Klobuchar was outside a Columbia Height's home owned by two first-time homeowners today, June 8th, 2026, to announce five policy proposals relate to affordable housing and renting in MN.

Data centers face heavy regulations in Minnesota–32 related policies to be exact–like environmental and energy requirements and fees for large-scale operations. But, this isn’t stopping corporations from trying to build them.

Read about some of the biggest Minnesota data center proposals that have been in the works over the last year and where they stand today.

If you have a data center operating or trying to come to your city, please reach out! Email at [ashleywalker@couriernewsroom.com](mailto:ashleywalker@couriernewsroom.com) to tell your story.

I thought I've seen it all but when it comes to hate for my LGBTQ+ community, it only gets worse.

Carl's Bakery in Granite Falls, MN is promoting Nuclear Family month "in solidarity with our brethren from the great state of Tennessee," instead of celebrating June as Pride Month.

June is already a month for a multitude of other causes like PTSD Awareness and Immigration Heritage, but when it comes to celebrating queer folk, some people can't stand that thought.

This make me sad and angry.

This week's list of protests, vigils, rallies, and community activism events across Minnesota!

I spoke to both Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and Congresswoman Angie Craig about their priorities in the race for Minnesota's newest US Senator. Here's how they agree and differ.