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Grief Is Healing, Grief Is Love, Grief Is Remembering
Grief Is Healing, Grief Is Love, Grief Is Remembering
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Queer Joy, Center Stage
A ‘Mid’ Life? Not on Your Watch
A ‘Mid’ Life? Not on Your Watch
Writer’s Corner: Linda Raines
Writer’s Corner: Linda Raines
Scintillating Sicily
Scintillating Sicily
Sam Nordquist Benefit to Remember the Man, Not Just the Murder
Sam Nordquist Benefit to Remember the Man, Not Just the Murder
Intersectionality and Education Become a Focus for Theater Mu
Intersectionality and Education Become a Focus for Theater Mu
Mark My Words: ‘Overcompensating’: Your Number One Gay Summer Streaming Show
Mark My Words: ‘Overcompensating’: Your Number One Gay Summer Streaming Show
Taking His Chance: An Interview with Gay Actor Doug Spearman
Taking His Chance: An Interview with Gay Actor Doug Spearman
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Manchester, England — A Vibrant Tapestry of Culture, History and LGBTQ+ Pride
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Our Scene

Group shot of The Mixfits members.

Queer Joy, Center Stage

By Shane Lueck • July 10, 2025
Gay couple sitting on the couch at home watching something on TV and having a snack.

Mark My Words: ‘Overcompensating’: Your Number One Gay Summer Streaming Show

By Mark Segal • July 10, 2025
Noah's Arc actors sharing a kiss on the cheek.

Taking His Chance: An Interview with Gay Actor Doug Spearman

By Gregg Shapiro • July 10, 2025
Interior view of the Kimpton Room at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel.

Manchester, England — A Vibrant Tapestry of Culture, History and LGBTQ+ Pride

By Joey Amato • July 10, 2025
Promo shot of Nur-D in a white and black stripe suit with puffy afro wig.

Nur-D is Here, He’s Queer and He’s ‘Chunkadelic’

By Sommer Wagen • July 10, 2025
Ruins at the Temple of Apollo.

Scintillating Sicily

By Carla Waldemar • July 10, 2025
Headshot of Theater Mu's artistic director Fran de Leon.

Intersectionality and Education Become a Focus for Theater Mu

By Madison Roth • July 10, 2025
Climbers Nickel and Dustin setting up a top rope anchor on cliff.

Climbing and Community — OutClimb Brings Queer Visibility and Community to the Climbing World

By Natasha DeLion • June 26, 2025
Camper Upton Rand holding his pug Max.

Finding Your Place Under the Stars: ‘Gay Campgrounds: The Ultimate Gay Camping Travel Guide’

By Susan Swavely • June 26, 2025
Group shot of members from the Minnesota Gay Flag Football League.

How the Minnesota Gay Flag Football League Continues to Be the Change

By Alyssa Homeier • June 26, 2025
Renda and her son Lincoln on the ice in front of a goalies net.

Advertorial: We Play: Why Women Need to Keep Playing (And Reffing) Sports Well into Adulthood

By Lavender • June 26, 2025
Fan watching a television soccer match celebrating scoring goal.

From The Editor: In Defense of Sitting on the Couch and Watching the Big Game

By Noah Mitchell • June 26, 2025
A plate with shrimp and grits with johnnycakes.

Eat The Menu: Renaissance on Rondo

By Carla Waldemar • June 26, 2025
Low angle view of a young man playing tennis.

2025 LGBTQ+ Sports Directory

By Linda Raines • June 26, 2025
Music artist Lucy Dacus press photo.

Q-Music: Pride 2025 Playlist #1

By Gregg Shapiro • June 25, 2025
Actor Jason Forbach headshot.

‘Cabaret’ as Resistance: Jason Forbach’s Most Personal Role Yet

By Shane Lueck • June 12, 2025
Alaskan shoreline view from a cruise ship.

Goodness Glaciers

By Carla Waldemar • June 12, 2025
Princess Diana Beanie Baby bear in Beanie Baby Divorce Play.

‘We don’t survive unless we have a sense of humor’ — Four LGBTQ+ Productions to see at Minnesota Fringe Festival 2025

By Sommer Wagen • June 12, 2025
Actors David and Robb embracing onstage during rehearsals.

‘A Pink Triangle’ Tells the Story of Gay Men in the Holocaust

By Madison Roth • June 12, 2025
Wild Horse in the Rocky Mountain high country.

No Labels, No Limits: Noah Lamanna’s Rising Star Power

By Shane Lueck • June 12, 2025
Promotional shot of Miss Richfield 1981 in a retro dress.

‘On the Dot’ – During TC Pride 2025, Miss Richfield 1981 Remembers That There’s No Place Like Home

By Terrance Griep • May 29, 2025

Our Affairs

Sam Nordquist taking a selfie photo with phone.

Sam Nordquist Benefit to Remember the Man, Not Just the Murder

By Spencer White • July 10, 2025

Books: 785

By E.B. Boatner • June 26, 2025
Elderly woman's hand holding a book turning page.

A Word In Edgewise: Forewarned Isn’t Always Forearmed

By E.B. Boatner • June 26, 2025
Woman on stilts walking in the TC Pride Parade.

Stronger Together: TC Pride’s New Parade Unit Screams, ‘You Can’t Erase Us’

By Emma Walytka • June 12, 2025

Pride 2025 reading list: Spins, Screens and a Stage

By Gregg Shapiro • June 12, 2025
Opened book on a sand with summer hat.

A Word In Edgewise: Can ‘I Do!’ Hold Forever?

By E.B. Boatner • June 12, 2025
Four individuals smiling with I Voted stickers.

Solidarity and Hospitality: Radical Acts in a Ruthless World

By Elise Maren • June 12, 2025
Author Tom Equels holding the nose alongside his horse.

‘The Horseman’s Tale’: A Tale of Self-acceptance And Advocacy For Others

By Natasha DeLion • May 29, 2025
The rotunda of the House of Representatives in the Pennsylvania State Capitol.

Mark My Words: Harrisburg … Why? And for 50 years.

By Mark Segal • May 29, 2025
Young man in blue shirt reading a book with interest in a library.

Books: 783

By E.B. Boatner • May 29, 2025
Group of diverse people with arms and hands raised towards a hand painted heart.

Letter to the Editor: Get Out of the Bleachers!

By Lavender • May 29, 2025
Closeup Of Happy African American Man Outside.

Jamez Sitings: If You’re Not Angry, Rejoice!

By Jamez L. Smith • May 29, 2025
Unhappy African American man looking in mirror, standing in bathroom at home, sad.

Jamez Sitings: Failed Hero Complex

By Jamez L. Smith • May 29, 2025
Pride festival with rainbow American flag.

Don’t Give Up This Pride Month: Give OUT For LGBTQ+ Organizations!

By Susan Swavely • May 29, 2025

Our Lives

Rachel Augusta holding her cat Sugarpants under a parasol.

Grief Is Healing, Grief Is Love, Grief Is Remembering

By Natasha DeLion • July 10, 2025
Mikey kneels next to a small trickling water off rocks.

A ‘Mid’ Life? Not on Your Watch

By Mikey Rox • July 10, 2025
Linda Raines sitting on a rock by a waterfall at Black Isle.

Writer’s Corner: Linda Raines

By Linda Raines • July 10, 2025
Illustrated professional cynologist and obedient golden retriever, service animal.

From The Editor: The Power of Pets in a Time of Tragedy

By Noah Mitchell • July 10, 2025
Close-up of a hand holding a four leaf clover.

A Word In Edgewise: Luck? It’s All Around You

By E.B. Boatner • July 10, 2025
Woman in clinic with a doctor taking sample for testing.

‘Truth or Consequences’

By Terrance Griep • June 26, 2025
Minneapolis People’s Pride at a festival in a park.

Minneapolis People’s Pride: An Annual Display of Joyful Resistance

By Aspen Rush • June 26, 2025
3D Globe with Gay Pride colors.

Mark My Words: Pride Around the World

By Mark Segal • June 25, 2025
Woman on stilts walking in the TC Pride Parade.

Stronger Together: TC Pride’s New Parade Unit Screams, ‘You Can’t Erase Us’

By Emma Walytka • June 12, 2025
Writer Terrance Griep as his wrestling alter ego Spiderbaby.

Writer’s Corner — Terrance Griep

By Linda Raines • June 12, 2025
Steve Lenius and Andrew Bertke at the Lenius/Bertke History Collection gallery.

Twin Cities Leather: The Steve Lenius and Andrew Bertke History Collection

By Natalie Trimble • June 12, 2025
Thoughtful Young Black Man Sitting In Armchair

Jamez Sitings: Renaissance

By Jamez L. Smith • June 12, 2025
Wolf tattoo design over grey background artistic image.

Jamez Sitings: Wolf Brother

By Jamez L. Smith • June 12, 2025
Loring Park in Minneapolis during autumn.

From The Editor: The Purple Press Previews Pride

By Noah Mitchell • June 12, 2025
A younger Patrick Scully in front of a gay bar.

Lifetime Achievement: Patrick Scully

By Noah Mitchell • May 29, 2025
Sabrina, a Beloved Arise Youth Ambassador who identifies as both queer and Jewish.

Coming of Age: Queer Youth of Faith Find Themselves in the Intersections of Identity

By Susan Swavely • May 29, 2025
Exterior building shot of Lunds & Byerlys

Corporate: Lunds & Byerlys

By Noah Mitchell • May 29, 2025
Lonely sad African man looking out window standing indoors suffering due to separation.

From A to Zee: Our Chosen Family vs. Loneliness

By Zaylore Stout • May 29, 2025
Girl With Terrible Singing Voice Receiving Negative Feedback Vector Cartoon.

Bad Gay: Episode 14

By Lakey Bridge • May 29, 2025
Lavender writer Susan Swavely laying on a couch holding a disco ball.

Writer’s Corner — Susan Swavely

By Linda Raines • May 29, 2025
Headshot of LGBTQ Psychic Medium Dylan Bell.

Guided by Opal: Dylan Bell’s Rise as a Top LGBTQ Psychic Medium

By Joey Amato • May 29, 2025

Our Homes

Front exterior shot of the Volvo XC90.

Our Rides: Swedish Luxury Redefined

By Randy Stern • June 26, 2025
Front exterior view of the 2025 Kia K4 GT.

Our Rides: One Cool Sedan

By Randy Stern • May 29, 2025
Charming mansion built in 1889 to be restored.

Revival and Rejuvenation: The 10-Year Restoration of a Minneapolis Mansion

By Alyssa Homeier • May 29, 2025
Floral artist Tim Boken poses with a bouquet of flowers.

The Power of a Flower

By Aspen Rush • May 1, 2025
Professional headshot of realtors Greg Storlie and Chris Hentges.

What Makes Northfield a Great Place to Live

By Alyssa Homeier • May 1, 2025
Cars in a garage with treated flooring.

“When the Rubber Meets the Floor” – The Twin Cities’ Garage Floor Outfitters Provide Better Parking Through Chemistry

By Terrance Griep • May 1, 2025
Abstract grunge United States of America flag and LGBT flag on brick wall.

From The Editor: Fly Your Flag

By Noah Mitchell • May 1, 2025
Front end exterior view of the 2025 Q7 55 TFSI SUV.

Our Rides: Going Incognito

By Randy Stern • April 3, 2025
Exterior shot of the Mazda CX-5.

Our Rides: Experience Matters

By Randy Stern • March 6, 2025
Fashionable promotion shot of HGTV’s Michel Smith Boyd.

Get Inspired! HGTV’s Michel Smith Boyd will appear at The Minneapolis Home + Garden Show for a Q&A

By Natasha DeLion • February 20, 2025
Promotional shot of HGTV stars Chelsea and Cole DeBoer of Down Home Fab.

Minneapolis Home + Garden Show, The ‘State Fair’ of the Winter

By Emma Walytka • February 20, 2025
Concert in Crystal Palace, London created by Gaildrau.

From The Editor: An Ode to Exhibitions

By Noah Mitchell • February 20, 2025
Exterior shot of the 2025 Subaru Outback.

Our Rides: Just Call It An Outback

By Randy Stern • February 6, 2025
Front exterior view of the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz vehicle.

Our Rides: What’s The Buzz All About?

By Randy Stern • January 9, 2025

Online Exclusives

Nur-D Chunkadelic Release show performance promotion.

Register to Win a Pair of Tickets to see Nur-D!

By Linda • June 17, 2025
Luann de Lesseps of Bravo's "Real Housewives of New York City".

Countess Luann: Life is a Cabaret

By Shane Lueck • March 31, 2025
Cast of Theatre Mu's "Fifty Boxes of Earth".

Fifty Boxes of Earth: A Review

By Buer Carlie • March 5, 2025
An Aerial View of the Beautiful White Sand Beach on Anna Maria Island, Florida.

Winter Escapes: Exploring Warm and Cold Weather Getaways

By Todd P. Walker • February 20, 2025
Girls on a bed at a sleepover singing together.

‘Grease’: A Review

By Buer Carlie • February 10, 2025
John Catron (Oberon) in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: A Review

By Buer Carlie • February 10, 2025
Sean Allan Krill, Stacie Bono and the cast of PARADE.

5Q: Griffin Binnicker of ‘Parade’

By Shane Lueck • January 21, 2025
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster' at Children's Theatre Company.

‘Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster’: A Review

By Buer Carlie • January 14, 2025
Three costumed charaters kick in unison on a theatre stage.

‘Scrooge in Rouge’: A Review

By Buer Carlie • December 11, 2024
A man and woman in winter coats have a conversation.

‘Take Two for Christmas’: A Review

By Buer Carlie • December 11, 2024
Cast of "The Unexpected Guest" performed at Theatre In The Round.

The Unexpected Guest: A Review

By Buer Carlie • November 27, 2024
Matt Crowle as The?nardier and Victoria Huston-Elem as Madame The?nardier in Les Mise?rables.

5Q: Les Misérables – Victoria Huston-Elem

By Shane Lueck • November 27, 2024
Matt Crowle as The?nardier and Gregory Lee Rodriguez as Marius in Les Mise?rables.

5Q: Les Misérables – Matt Crowle

By Shane Lueck • November 26, 2024
Dean Holt in CTC's Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

‘Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’: A Review

By Buer Carlie • November 14, 2024
Characters of Romeo and Juliet on stage at the Minnesota Opera.

Romeo and Juliet: A Review

By Buer Carlie • November 7, 2024
Tarra Conner Jones (Sweet Sue) and the First National Touring Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT.

5Q: Some Like It Hot

By Shane Lueck • October 17, 2024
Lead stars of "Bonnie & Clyde" dancing, with lead actor dipping lead actress in a dance number.

Collide Theatrical’s “Bonnie and Clyde” — A Review

By Buer Carlie • October 17, 2024
Darrick Mosley, Olivia Lampert, and Jim Lichtscheidl in the Drawing Lessons.

A Review: “Drawing Lessons” at the Children’s Theatre Company

By Buer Carlie • October 15, 2024
Dr. Scott Mosser is founder of the Gender Confirmation Center, based in San Francisco.

2024 LGBT History Project: US Medical Archive Adds SF Transgender Clinic Website

By Linda • October 14, 2024
Billie Jean King playing tennis.

2024 LGBT History Project: The History of Lesbians and Sports

By Lavender • October 7, 2024
The Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2024 LGBT History Project: “But the Bible says!” – How one mistake accidentally sparked today’s anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric

By Linda • October 1, 2024

Lavender Eblast

Big Gay News

Person refusing a bag of money being given to them by another person.

Baylor University To Return $643,000 LGBTQ-Inclusion Grant

By Linda • July 11, 2025
Sign imploring people to stop discrimination.

Once Honored For Inclusive Care, Vanderbilt Medical Center Caves To Pressure, Effectively Shuttering Its LGBTQ Health Program

By Linda • July 11, 2025
Upset friends reading story on laptop screen.

Harvard College, Faculty Of Arts And Sciences Replace Diversity Offices Amid DEI Purge

By Linda • July 11, 2025
Rainbow flag inside circle with a line through it.

All 65 Countries Where It’s Illegal To Be LGBTQ+ In 2025, Including The UAE And Mali

By Linda • July 10, 2025
Notification of budget cuts.

Minnesota’s HIV Organizations Juggle Cuts And Brace For More

By Linda • July 10, 2025
Religious symbol of cross with a rainbow inside it.

LGBTQ Ministry Exists To Remind People That They Are Loved By God

By Linda • July 10, 2025
Hand holding a microphone in front of laptop while recording a podcast.

LGBTQ+ Podcast, ‘The Gaily Show’, Comes From A Small Wisconsin Town

By Linda • July 9, 2025
Rainbow notes pinned to cork board spelling out Welcome

Defying Trends, New LGBTQ Center Opens In Rural Winchester, VA

By Linda • July 9, 2025
Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin, with red and yellow tulips in foreground.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Conversion Therapy Ban

By Linda • July 9, 2025
Transgender heart with transgender symbol inside.

These Two Black Transgender Women Are ‘Shining Beacons’ Leading Chicago Through Anti-Trans Backlash

By Linda • July 8, 2025
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