Feb. 11, 2016 - A regret of gay college football player Luke McAvoy is that he didn't come out sooner

Luke McAvoy (r)

Feb. 11, 2016 - Outsports.com - When University of Minnesota football player came out as gay, his teammate said: 'That takes balls, man.' - Outsports

Jan. 24, 2016 - Minnesota governor appoints first openly gay justice to state Supreme Court

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton (l) and state Supreme Court justice Margaret Chutich

Jan. 24, 2016 - LGBTQNation.com - Minn. governor names first openly gay justice to state supreme court – LGBTQ Nation

Minnesota governor signs 'Safe Schools' anti-bullying bill into law

LGBTQ Nation: April 10, 2014 - Minn. governor signs LGBT-inclusive ‘Safe Schools’ anti-bullying bill into law – LGBTQ Nation