Minnesota legislators including Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart, Rep. Leon Lille, Rep. Mohamud Noor, and Rep. Hanson stopped by Planned Parenthood’s booth, where fairgoers are connecting with sexual and reproductive health care resources and showing their support for reproductive freedom.

U.S. Congresswoman Kelly Morrison stopped by Planned Parenthood’s booth, where fairgoers are connecting with sexual and reproductive health care resources and showing their support for reproductive freedom.

Governor Tim Walz stopped by Planned Parenthood’s booth at the Minnesota State Fair, where fairgoers are connecting with sexual and reproductive health care resources and showing their support for reproductive freedom.

Abortion in America, Planned Parenthood North Central States, and the Iowa Abortion Access Fund are showing The Devil is Busy to mark two years under Iowa's six-week abortion ban and hosting a post-documentary conversation.

Today, Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) announced staffing reductions impacting 38 employees through layoffs, 12 employees through reassignment offers, and the elimination of 11 open positions through attrition—and the consolidation of its Iowa in-person care into the Planned Parenthood Des Moines – Susan Knapp Health Center, transitioning services from its Iowa City Health Center on July 31, 2026 while the provider continues virtual care statewide.

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned federal protections for abortion, leaving abortion rights up to the states. Four years later, the ripple effects have made abortion access varied across the region: Minnesota became the first state in the nation to protect abortion access while barriers grew in Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) has been named a high performer for LGBTQ+ healthcare by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

Access to mifepristone has been temporarily restored after the U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay that extends access until the court makes a final decision on the merits of the case. At issue was a Fifth Circuit Court decision in the State of Louisiana v. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Access to mifepristone has been temporarily extended after the U.S. Supreme Court extended its stay until 4 p.m. Central time on Thursday, May 14, 2026. At issue is a 5th Circuit Court decision in the State of Louisiana v. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).