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  • Our Case Challenging Male Athletes in Girls' Sports Gains Momentum (Star Tribune)
  • The First-Ever Minnesota Family Council Courage Award
  • Women's Life Care Center: Calling All Pro-Life Women!
  • WATCH: Join the Team: 2025 Annual Dinner Video

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Our Case Challenging Male Athletes in Girls' Sports Gains Momentum (Star Tribune)

This week, True North Legal's case with Alliance Defending Freedom challenging male participation in female sports earned a lengthy write-up in the Star Tribune. Read an excerpt from the article below:

Any outcome of the case, True North’s general counsel Renee Carlson told the Star Tribune, is likely to have effects beyond Minnesota.

“This case will test whether federal law, specifically Title IX, still guarantees equal athletic opportunity for girls across the country,” Carlson said. “A strong ruling that affirms the validity of sex-separated sports could lead to action by other courts that reinforces protections for female athletes in other states.”

In this case, True North Legal and Alliance Defending Freedom are representing Female Athletes United (FAU).

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WATCH: The First-Ever Minnesota Family Council Courage Award

At our Annual Dinner on May 10, we honored three courageous young athletes with our first-ever Courage Award.

These young women bravely testified at the legislature to protect fairness in women’s sports. We’re incredibly grateful to Rep. Peggy Scott (R-Andover) for her leadership and for presenting the award in person!

Let’s celebrate these young women and their bold witness! Please SHARE THIS VIDEO to celebrate the courage of these young athletes!

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WATCH: Join the Team: 2025 Annual Dinner Video

SEEKING SEVERAL HUNDRED WOMEN TO ATTEND OPENING ARGUMENTS FOR LANDMARK PRO-WOMEN CASE: WOMEN'S LIFE CARE CENTER, NIFLA, ET AL. V. ELLISON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, ET AL.

MONDAY, JUNE 23RD

12:00-12:30PM- FREE bus rides available from The North Church (5151 Program Ave, St Paul, MN 55112)

12:50PM- Gather at Minneapolis Hotel

1:00PM- Walk together (approx. 3 blocks) to the Federal Courthouse

1:15PM- Proceed through security; enter courtroom

2:00PM- Oral arguments begin

4:15PM- Bus back to North Church

RSVP: [email protected]

Women in & beyond MN care about the tragic, painful losses mothers sustain after being subjected to abortions through coercion, pressure & deception.

Be a strong & prayerful presence as a distinguished legal team argues for an injunction against abortion in Minnesota.

Read & follow our case here: www.stopcoercedabortions.com

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WATCH: Join the Team: 2025 Annual Dinner Video

WATCH NOW: This video features Rep. Peggy Scott (R-Andover) talking about the work of Minnesota Family Council and True North Legal in securing big wins for protecting girls' sports in Minnesota, and MFC volunteer Curtis discussing how getting involved in MFC's work is rewarding and makes a big difference.

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Access Now: 2025 Legislative Bill Tracker

In addition to keeping you informed through email updates and action alerts, our public policy team here at Minnesota Family Council is pleased to bring you our Bill Tracker resource! Bookmarking the page below will help keep you informed on the public policy with which we are engaging at the Minnesota Legislature regarding your values of life, family, and religious freedom.

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Church Ambassador Network: Bring LIGHT to the Capitol!

The Church Ambassador Network brings the gospel to the Capitol to encourage those hoping in Christ and confront those rejecting His lordship. You have the opportunity to ensure that this ministry continues and the light of the gospel shines in St. Paul.

 

Will you consider supporting the Church Ambassador Network with your church's missions budget? Watch the video below to learn more about the difference you can make by partnering with us. 

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True North Legal is an initiative of Minnesota Family Institute, fighting to protect life, family, and religious freedom in our legal system. Learn more about True North Legal and its crucial work at truenorthlegal.org.

 

Get the Parent Resource Guide

Responding to the transgender trend with truth and compassion starts with the Parent Resource Guide. Get your copy HERE today and invite a friend to do the same! Click to order your copy today:

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Thank you for sharing Minnesota Family Council’s vision for strong families, communities, and culture through Christ. In this season of unprecedented challenges to life, family, and religious freedom, please consider giving us your support so that we can continue to be YOUR voice. Click here to give now. 

Moses Bratrud, Director of Communications

Minnesota Family Council and Institute

 

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