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Minnesota governor restricts conversion therapy for minors Steve Karnowski Updated:  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs a ban on so-called conversion therapy during a ceremony at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Walz said conversion therapy, the scientifically discredited practice of using therapy to "convert" LGBTQ people to heterosexuality or traditional gender expectations, is a "byzantine, tortuous practice." He said his order empowers state agencies to ensure t...

Brandon Bell / Getty Images A new Minnesota executive order sets out to protect minors in the state from so-called "conversion therapy," circumventing multiple defeats of statewide proposals in the Minnesota state legislature. The new order, signed Thursday by Gov. Tim Walz, seeks to limit minors access to the practice, which aims to convert a persons sexual orientation or gender identity to heterosexual or cisgender. The therapy is widely discredited by medical experts. "This is a day th...

Walz signs order restricting conversion therapy for minors Steve Karnowski View Comments ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order aimed at banning so-called conversion therapy on Thursday but said its just a start and called on the Legislature to make the ban permanent. Walz said conversion therapy — the scientifically discredited practice of using therapy to “convert” LGBTQ people to heterosexuality or traditional gender expectations — is a “byzantin...

Why is there a new cellular pole in my Minneapolis neighborhood? The transition to 5G wireless technology is having a visible impact on some city streets.  May 21, 2021 — 8:00am Related coverage Hundreds of new cellular poles have swiftly blanketed Minneapolis neighborhoods in recent months, illustrating how the latest generation of wireless technology will also reshape the urban landscape. Cellular providers are racing to roll out fifth generation wireless te...

OutFront Minnesota became LGBTQ rights powerhouse under departing leader OutFront Minnesota became LGBTQ rights powerhouse under departing leader Monica Meyer is stepping down after more than a decade leading states premier LGBTQ equality group.  May 4, 2021 — 10:36am Text size Copy shortlink: Monica Meyer is leaving OutFront Minnesota at a very different time for the cause of LGBTQ equality than when she to...

Advocates hope Metro Transit safety, fare collection changes take hold at Legislature Measures call for unarmed transit agents to help patrol trains, buses.  April 26, 2021 — 10:35am Text size Copy shortlink: Transit advocates are hopeful that efforts to bolster safety and fare collection on Metro Transit buses and trains, seemingly stalled at the Legislature only a few weeks ago, may bear fruit in the waning weeks of the session. ...

(The Center Square) – In a 48-19 vote, the Minnesota Senate Monday passed roughly $9 million in emergency funding to bring peace officers from other states into Minnesota after a week of protests and public safety officers were fired at and injured Sunday morning. In a morning press conference, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-East Gull Lake, said Gov. Tim Walz spoke with Minnesota’s legislative leaders about the emergency funding, $9 million of which would handle civil unrest ...

With Derek Chauvin’s trial underway, St. Paul officials say they’re also prepared for protests, focused on safety for all Mara H. Gottfried © Provided by Twin Cities Pioneer Press Workers set up fencing and barricades around St. Paul Police Department Headquarters and the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center, left, on Monday, March 1, 2021, ahead of the Derek Chauvin trial. (Scott Takushi / Pioneer Press) Though former police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial is happening i...

Senate passes police aid bill ahead of Chauvin trial GOP legislation creates $20 million law enforcement mutual aid reimbursement fund, but would also penalize City of Minneapolis $12 million in disaster relief money. Author: John Croman Updated: 7:28 PM CST March 8, 2021 ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Senate Monday passed a bill with the Derek Chauvin trial in mind, that would make sure cities that help Minneapolis with that event are ultimately paid for their...

Senate GOP seeks delay of Minnesota police use-of-force limitations ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Senate Republicans say new standards that limit when police officers can use force against a person should be delayed by six months. Democrats say the proposal is a "poison pill," marking the latest flashpoint in the debate over outside police help in Minneapolis during the Derek Chauvin murder trial, which started Monday.  Senate GOP seeks delay of Minnesota police use-of-force limitations ...