Minneapolis Moves to Legalize Bathhouses

Minneapolis just took a bold step toward LGBTQ+ rights by voting to repeal its 35-year-old bathhouse ban — a law rooted in the AIDS crisis but long seen as discriminatory. With nine council members in favor, the city is laying groundwork for a new regulatory system, not just legalizing bathhouses but ensuring they operate safely. Councilmember Jason Chavez, a gay man, called out the ban’s targeting of gay men, making this vote deeply personal and politically significant. The ordinances now head to Mayor Frey, who’s signaled he’ll sign them — setting the stage for a major shift in Minneapolis’s public health and social policy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ec56b07aaaa657e