OutFront Minnesota, which advocates for equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, took an evening to celebrate the progress the organization has made. At its gala, this year dubbed "Fueling a State of Change," individuals were honored for helping to meet OutFront's mission: to create a state where LGBT people are free to be who they are, love whom they love and live without fear of violence, harassment or discrimination.
Held at International Market Square in Minneapolis, the annual event included food, dancing and music mixed by DJ Shannon Blowtorch.
![From left, Tia Agate, Visionary Award winner Jae Bates and OutFront intern Lauren Heavey. ] (SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE/BRE McGEE) **Tia Agate (left), Jae Bates (center, Visionary Award winner), Lauren Heavey (right, OutFront intern)](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/I4BS6FT4XMRA6RSHGMK6AGMGEI.jpg?&w=1080)
