06/15/2026
While we may be celebrating 25 years this August, LGBTQ+ folks have been living, working, loving, and advocating in our region for far longer. It’s vital that we honor that.
If you haven’t yet heard of the Breaking Barriers: Harvesting LGBTQ Stories from the Northern Plains oral history project, please check it out!!
On June 13, 1984, Fargo Mayor Jon Lindgren’s proclamation of “Gay-Lesbian Pride Week” sparked public debate and protests over the city's recognition of the local LGBTQ community.