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Minnesota Women's Press, Inc. mission is to tell stories in ways that create community and encourage change. In addition to the print publication, we currently provide these opportunities for women to meet, read, learn, write, talk and explore: The Minnesota Women's Directory connects more than 80,000 readers with women in business and women-centered organizations, BookWomen Magazine creates a readers' community for those who love women's' words, The Center for Feminist Reading conducts Women's Reading Retreats, book Groups on the Road and Local Book Groups for thoughtful discussion about women's writings, www.womenspress.com connects readers with all of our print publication's stories, advertisers, women's directory listings, calendar of women's events, and CFR's books activities, and WoNews is our twice-a-month e-letter.

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Nursing moms unite

By Kathy Magnuson, Minnesota Women’s Press

"The main goal is to make people aware of the law." That was how Susan Berlien described her experience of organizing the Peaceful Nursing Event at a Twin Cities-area indoor playground.MORE »

Second-chance gardener: Red Wing woman, Christine Aquino, uses gardening to inspire incarcerated men

By Jan Willms, Minnesota Women’s Press

"Be the change that you want to see in the world" is inscribed on a pendant that Christine Aquino wears around her neck. She has taken the words' meaning to heart.

Born in St. Paul, Aquino was a self-described bored, young housewife in California, she said, when she began to take classes in horticulture.MORE »

Problems to solve: Sandra Brick shows a woman's place is in the patent office

By Anne Hamre, Minnesota Women’s Press

Let's admit it-when we hear "inventions," we think of scientific gadgets and gizmos, complicated devices making whirring noises. Turns out it isn't necessarily so.

Consider Carol Wior, inventor of the "slimsuit" (patented 1990)-a swimsuit that's both slimming and comfortable.MORE »

OPINION | Protect your right to vote: Proposed photo ID amendment is a woman's issue

By Sue Hnastchenko, Minnesota Women’s Press

The photo ID amendment (HF2738), which at press time is pending in the Minnesota Legislature and may be placed on the Nov. 6 ballot, would require a government-issued photo ID with a current address. The implications for Election Day registration, vouching and absentee ballot issues are unknown.MORE »

Foster peace: A small town in northwestern Minnesota celebrates its diversity

By Joan Ellison, Johanna Christianson and Dianne Kimm, Minnesota Women’s Press

"The road toward peace starts in our own neighborhoods and communities," said Johanna Christianson, a Dutch immigrant who has made Pelican Rapids, Minn., her community for 35 years. As a young mother, she found lots of volunteer opportunities through her church, the Food Shelf and other service organizations.MORE »

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