LGBTQ

Duluth Superior Pride Fest Parades Down Tower Avenue Again

Different businesses and organizations throughout the community threw on their best colors to celebrate. 

SUPERIOR Wis.- The Duluth Superior Pride Festival brought the party back to the Twin Ports this weekend, painting Tower Avenue the colors of the rainbow again after a pandemic pause last year. “Whether you’re in or out of the closet, Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender or anything else, it’s nice to, just know people are out here supporting you, supporting us,”…

Duluth Council Talks Commission to Focus On Concerns of LGBTQ+ Community

Council read an ordinance which would establish the Duluth LGBTQ+ Commission. 

DULUTH, Minn.- A new commission focused on the concerns of Duluth’s LGBTQ+ community was on the docket of Monday nights Duluth City Council meeting. Council read an ordinance by President Gary Anderson which would establish the Duluth Nonbinary, Queer, Trans, Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersex and Asexual Commission. It would advise city administration and council on issues impacting that…

Zenith City Horror, Main Club in Superior Support Black Lives Matter with Twin Cities Supply Drive

Production company collected 4 carloads of items to send to communities in need.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- To celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Zenith City Horror Production Company and the Main Club on Tower Avenue teamed up to send supplies to communities in the Twin Cities, and show support for the Black Lives Matter Movement. “Just like the Black Panthers did with the Queer community in ’69 at Stonewall, we think it’s important to stand together…

Rally Calls for Council Support to Pass Ban on Conversion Therapy

Council voted 8-0 with Councilor Jay Fosle opposed.

DULUTH, Minn.- Activists, city leaders, and other members of the LGBTQ Community gathered on the ground floor of City Hall for a rally asking the City Council to vote yes on a ban on Conversion Therapy. The council passed the ban 8-0, with Councilor Jay Fosle absent. “Will encourage our state legislature to pass a statewide ban in 2020,” said…

UMD Shows Support for National Coming Out Day

National Coming Out Day is also a chance to inspire others to find their voice and speak their truth.

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s the 30th anniversary of National Coming Out Day and University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is showing its support to the LGBTQ community. It was a packed house at the Kirby Ballroom on campus as guests heard from speakers and were treated to a moving dance performance. Event organizers say the major goal is to create a…