March 19, 1993 - State Senator Allen Spear speaks on the day gay rights bill was passed by Senate at the legislature.
March 19, 1993 - State Senator Linda Runbeck speaks on the floor, opposes gay rights bill.
April 1, 1993 - The Senate approved the legislation by a vote of 37 to 30; there was no debate. The bill prohibits discrimination against gays and lesbians in employment, housing and other areas.
April 26, 1993 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Tim Rose, media advocate for Gay and Lesbian Community Action Council (GLCAC), who shares his personal experiences while participating in March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation. Rose also details others that were a part of movement event.
May 24, 1993 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik profiles Pamela Mindt, an Army National Guard captain specializing in mental-health counseling. Despite praise of her career within Minnesota National Guard, Mindt finds her military role under threat of discharge after notifying her commanding officer that she was a lesbian.
September 10, 1993 - MPR’s Mike Mulcachy interviews a staff member of the University of Minnesota about the enactment of same sex benefits policy for school employees. The initial enrollment of spouse/partner program was eight people.
October 16, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts highlights a same-sex commitment ceremony at Spirit of The Lakes Church in a report on how same-sex couples and churches are approaching a situation where gay unions aren't recognized under state law as a legal contract like heterosexual marriages.
December 30, 1993 - MPR’s Karen Boothe gives a brief summary report on a hearing challenging the city of Minneapolis in offering health benefits to same-sex partners of city employees.
January 11, 1994 - Curt Johnson, senior aide in Governor Carlson’s office, discusses a plan in front of State Board of Education on implementing school desegregation in metropolitan suburbs.
June 27, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe talks with Toni McNaron, author and University of Minnesota professor, about the next challenges in gay and lesbian community after recent successes. McNaron also shares her thoughts on overcoming prejudice, building inclusion, and creating change that allows for lesbian and gay people feeling that they can come out.