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Transgender Identification Rises in Minnesota Amid National Scrutiny

8/23/2025

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UCLA research indicates Minnesota has 1.2% of adults identifying as transgender, above the national average of 0.8%.
The Human Rights Act of 1993 safeguards transgender rights in Minnesota.
In 2023, Minnesota was designated a "trans refuge."
OutFront Minnesota notes a rise in inquiries about transgender issues since the second Trump administration, linked to national anti-trans policies.

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Story summary

UCLA research indicates Minnesota has 1.2% of adults identifying as transgender, above the national average of 0.8%.
The Human Rights Act of 1993 safeguards transgender rights in Minnesota.
In 2023, Minnesota was designated a "trans refuge."
OutFront Minnesota notes a rise in inquiries about transgender issues since the second Trump administration, linked to national anti-trans policies.