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Progressive City
With the 2nd-largest per-capita GLBT population in the U.S. (and 3rd largest concentration of same-sex couples), Minneapolis is a leader in extending gay rights to its citizens. Since passing its first protection policies more than 30 years ago, the city has enjoyed some of the strongest GLBT rights in the country.
- 1974: The city council amended an ordinance to cover discrimination based on sexual preference
- Since 1991: Same-sex couples in Minneapolis can register as domestic partners at City Hall
- 1993: The Human Rights Amendment passed, barring discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- 2002: Minneapolis enacted the Equal Benefits Ordinance that required certain contractors with the city to offer domestic partner benefits
Resources for Change
Minneapolis is home to several high-profile GLBT organizations that are leaders in shaping the GLBT community. Rainbow Families and OutFront Minnesota continually represent GLBT rights at the Minnesota legislature. The city is host to the one of the largest free Pride celebrations in the country and a number of major events benefiting AIDS research. Other GLBT resources in the Minneapolis area include:
- PFLAG Minneapolis Saint Paul, promoting the health and well-being of GLBT parents, families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons
- RSVP Vacations, a leader in gay and lesbian vacation packages
- Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus, the fourth-largest gay men's chorus in the U.S.
- Calliope Women's Chorus, the second-oldest feminist chorus in the U.S.
- Minnesota Freedom Band, Minneapolis Saint Paul-based lesbian and gay concert and marching band that performs year-round
- Twin Cities Quorum, Minneapolis Saint Paul's GLBT chamber of commerce
- Lavender Magazine, published biweekly, is free and distributed throughout the Minneapolis area with local and national news, politics, arts and entertainment and more
A Creative Community
Minneapolis is a highly creative place, with 200 advertising agencies, 100 public relations firms and 250 direct marketing firms, all right here. A high number of Minnesota businesses do cutting-edge work—ground-breaking inventions, such as the pacemaker and the heart-lung machine, originated at the University of Minnesota. After working hard, we play hard in the city's vibrant restaurant, bar and club scene. Stop into one of 57 museums or see a show—Minneapolis has more theater seats per capita than any city outside New York.
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Check out Lavender magazine
Looking for the best events, style and stories in Minneapolis? Look no further than Lavender, Minnesota's GLBT magazine.
Naturally Gifted: Minneapolis Saint Paul
Land of 10,000 lakes, and 10,000 things to do—and that's just outdoors.
Go get registered!
Since 1991, same-sex couples in Minnesota have been able to register as domestic partners at Minneapolis City Hall.
