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Chef Aaron Barthel and partner Karl, owners of Intrigue Chocolate Co.

Running a Chocolate Shop is like a Box of Chocolates: Intrigue Chocolate Co.

By Susan Swavely • November 13, 2025
Working typography machine close up with brochures.

Queer Voices Market brings Gay Goods to the Holidays

By Bianca Caputo • November 13, 2025
Happy women friends enjoying christmas market and having fun together outdoors.

2025 Holiday Markets and Entertainment Guide

By Linda Raines • November 13, 2025
Members of the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus dressed as Toy Soldiers.

Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus Brings Joy and Jazz to the Holidays

By Stacy Dahl • November 13, 2025
Exterior view of the restaurant Reverie with three of the same face mural of a worried womans face pulling down her sunglasses.

Eat The Menu: Dreamy Dinner

By Carla Waldemar • November 13, 2025
Rachel wearing her blue and purple mermaid costume outside her hotel.

Come Sail Away to a Fantasy Realm

By Linda Raines • November 13, 2025
Exterior view of the Grand Casino Arena featuring MN Frost hockey players on the LED screen.

The Minnesota Frost Prepare for Their Third Season on the Hunt for the Three-peat

By Allie Skarda • November 13, 2025
Santa Claus holding his naughty and nice list over a light to dark red background.

From The Editor: We Made a List and We Checked It Twice

By Noah Mitchell • November 13, 2025
Musician Rachael Sage with colorful flowers in her hair and a soft smile.

Rachael Sage on Music, Mental Health and Radical Compassion

By Shane Lueck • October 30, 2025
Four coordinators of the Frogtown Curling Club Pride Spiel pose in front of their teams banner.

‘Pride on Ice’ – For the Frogtown Curling Club, Love is One Big Brushoff

By Terrance Griep • October 30, 2025
View of the shoreline of Lake Delavan.

Cooler by the Lake

By Carla Waldemar • October 30, 2025
Vintage grunge background from scraps and musical page.

Q-Music: Dance like you’re gay

By Gregg Shapiro • October 30, 2025
Two cast members of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on stage performing a dance.

‘It’s Always Midnight Somewhere’ – Live Screenings of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Are Where Only the Loud and the Proud Survive

By Terrance Griep • October 16, 2025
Mikah holding a rainbow flag with the Rainbow Mountains behind him.

How and Why to Visit Rainbow Mountain from Minnesota

By Mikah Meyer • October 16, 2025
Production still of three actors walking on the street in the film Proof of Concept.

Celebrating the 31st Annual Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival

By Alyssa Homeier • October 16, 2025
Mid range money shot of music artist Billy Dean Thomas.

Billy Dean Thomas reimagines Black queer futures on latest album ‘MX’

By Sommer Wagen • October 16, 2025
Exterior shot of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

Canada’s Middle Child

By Carla Waldemar • October 16, 2025
Group shot of the owners and management team at Milly’s Wine Bar & Bistro.

Milly’s Wine Bar & Bistro: Born out of Friendship

By Alyssa Homeier • October 2, 2025
Elegant plate with fern prawn and wheat tip alongside a small cut of meat.

‘Street’s Eats’ – Local Chefs Lisa Carlson and Carrie Summer Turn Nutrition Into Inspiration at the Chef Shack

By Terrance Griep • October 2, 2025
Above view of roasted chicken with salad at dining table.

Twin Cities Quorum to host annual National Coming Out Day Luncheon

By Natalie Trimble • October 2, 2025
Group shot of members of MACV and Four Roses Bourbon.

One Bourbon, Seven Stars and a Chance to Make a Difference

By Natasha DeLion • October 2, 2025

Our Affairs

Happy, smiling young woman reading a book beside a fireplace.

Books: 795

By E.B. Boatner • November 13, 2025
Illustration about climate change - CO2 - 3D

A Word In Edgewise: Burning Through Ancient Life — A Ride on the Wild Side

By E.B. Boatner • November 13, 2025
Mark Sullivan and Jim St. George at a nice dinner with cocktails.

From Politics to Philanthropy: How One Couple Supports Arts and Travel at their Alma Maters

By Natasha DeLion • October 30, 2025
Headshot of financial advisor Kim Monaghan.

What to Consider When Planning for One’s Financial Future

By Alyssa Homeier • October 30, 2025
Large rainbow flag flowing in the street during a parade.

Mark My Words: October’s Youth Dreams Realized

By Mark Segal • October 30, 2025
Hand resting on the pages of an open book.

Books: 793

By E.B. Boatner • October 16, 2025

Fall into Reading 2025: Books about Writers

By Gregg Shapiro • October 2, 2025
Young man in blue shirt reading a book with interest in a library.

Books: 791

By E.B. Boatner • September 18, 2025
Happy, smiling young woman reading a book beside a fireplace.

Books: 789

By E.B. Boatner • August 21, 2025
Group shot of people at the Queer ASL retreat.

Creating a More Accessible Queer Community with Queer ASL

By Sommer Wagen • August 7, 2025
Group shot of members of the National Rainbow College Fund in front of their parade float.

More Than Money: How The National Rainbow College Fund’s Ongoing Support for LGBTQ+ Student Success Builds Brighter Futures for All

By Emma Walytka • August 7, 2025
Graduate hat on top of scholarship money concept.

Second First Chances

By Terrance Griep • August 7, 2025
Two book covers side by side.

Thanks for the Memories: Summer/Fall 2025 Queer Reading List

By Gregg Shapiro • August 7, 2025
Teacher assisting student through video conferencing at classroom.

From The Editor: Learning for Life

By Noah Mitchell • August 7, 2025

Our Lives

Leslie with her mother on Mother's Day at lunch.

‘Finding Our Way’: Caregiving, Book-Writing and the Life That Happens While Life is Happening

By Susan Swavely • October 30, 2025
Dr. Dane Hansen, doctor of osteopathic medicine.

Cheese and Wine Aren’t the Only Things That Age Well with Time: Inside Summit Orthopedics’ New Plymouth Location with Dr. Dane Hansen

By Jen Peeples-Hampton • October 30, 2025
Musician Rachael Sage with colorful flowers in her hair and a soft smile.

Rachael Sage on Music, Mental Health and Radical Compassion

By Shane Lueck • October 30, 2025
Torch Flame in the Darkness.

A Light in the Darkness: The Legacy of Matthew Shepard

By James D. Erickson • October 30, 2025
Headshot of book author Kelly Foster Lundquist with a bookshelf behind her.

‘Beard’ by Kelly Foster Lundquist — Heteropatriarchy Has Us All Pretending

By Sommer Wagen • October 30, 2025
Dr. Jane Goodall at the In Defense of Animals Hosts 2nd Annual Guardian Awards

A Word In Edgewise: Aging Well as an Art

By E.B. Boatner • October 30, 2025
Hands planting plants with seeds and trees growing in the soil.

We’re Getting Older

By Noah Mitchell • October 30, 2025
Close up of a leather harness on the back of a shirtless white male in a crowd.

TC Leather and Fetish Weekend Celebrates Queer Deviancy and Diversity

By Aspen Rush • October 30, 2025
Handsome male couple standing and sitting wearing white tuxedos by a piano.

No Rules, Just Love: Breaking Tradition and Embracing the Journey

By Natasha DeLion • October 16, 2025
Headshot of Kimberly Miller, owner of Part-Wise which is a divorce education platform.

From ‘I do’ to ‘I don’t’: Resources for LGBTQ+ Couples Going Through Divorce

By Natalie Trimble • October 16, 2025
Mark Segal speaking at a Palace reception.

Mark My Words: Royalty, Out Loud and Proud?

By Mark Segal • October 16, 2025
Young gay couple smiling happily while celebrating same sex marriage at wedding reception.

Love & Marriage & Family & Community

By Noah Mitchell • October 16, 2025
Vintage wooden boat in coral sea.

A Word In Edgewise: Cui Bono, Me or Thee?

By E.B. Boatner • October 16, 2025
Cute cartoon son is hugging his parents from behind the sofa with love.

Mark My Words: Thank you Mom and Dad

By Mark Segal • October 2, 2025
Ants carrying food together.

A Word in Edgewise: AI and Me — Curiosity Makes Three

By E.B. Boatner • October 2, 2025

Writer’s Corner: Jen Peeples-Hampton

By Linda Raines • October 2, 2025
Close up of smiling young man lying on ground or grass and fallen leaves in autumn park.

Falling Into Ourselves

By James D. Erickson • September 18, 2025
Young woman holding a bottle of Canna Babe and a cup of soft serve ice cream.

Cannababe Do It? Is That Even A Question? Minnesota’s Babes Already Are

By Jen Peeples-Hampton • September 4, 2025
A closeup of a seismograph machine needle drawing a red line on graph paper.

A Word In Edgewise: Not Enough on Your Plate, Yet?

By E.B. Boatner • August 21, 2025
Young man playing and winning computer game.

Mark My Words: How about Optimism and Gaming?

By Mark Segal • August 21, 2025
Julie Dafydd smiling behind her podcast microphone.

Although She Has Exited Stage Left, Julie Dafydd’s Star Will Shine Brightly For Generations To Come

By Linda Raines • August 7, 2025

Our Homes

Jeff Junkins standing in front of his Christmas Village display.

A Village of Memories: How Jeff Junkins Builds Stories in Miniature

By Emma Walytka • November 13, 2025
Exterior front view of the 2025 Subaru Firester Touring Hybrid.

Our Rides: The Right Combination for Us

By Randy Stern • November 13, 2025
Front exterior view of the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9.

Big IONIQ Energy

By Randy Stern • October 16, 2025
Sidewalk leading to house landscaped with flowers, rocks, and shrubs.

KG Landscape Paves the Way for Beautification That Is Built to Last and Designed to Live

By Jen Peeples-Hampton • September 18, 2025
Realtors Chris Goble and Kay Johnson promotional headshot photo.

How to be Successful in Selling Your Home in Fall and Winter

By Natasha DeLion • September 18, 2025
Two men moving a dining room table from a moving truck.

The Moving Company That Rises Above Expectations: Rose’s Daughters Moving Services

By Susan Swavely • September 18, 2025
Headshot Value Home Inspections owner Emerald Sawyer.

What to Expect from Value Home Inspections

By Alyssa Homeier • September 18, 2025
Exterior front and side view of the 2025 Polestar 3.

Our Rides: Three

By Randy Stern • September 18, 2025
Two cute puppies in the suitcase.

From The Editor: Pack In Compassion

By Noah Mitchell • September 18, 2025
Side exterior view of the 2025 Range Rover Sport.

Our Rides: The Major Flex

By Randy Stern • August 21, 2025
Exterior view of the 2027 Scout Traveler.

Our Rides: A New Scout for a New Generation

By Randy Stern • July 24, 2025
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

Online Exclusives

Official movie poster for the "Hamnet" movie starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.

Get Your FREE Passes to See an Early Screening of “HAMNET”

By Linda • November 19, 2025
Movie poster of the film "Wicked For Good".

Get Your FREE Passes to see “WICKED FOR GOOD”!

By Linda • November 11, 2025
Actors dressed as enchanted objects in the stage production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast".

5Q: Beauty and the Beast — Javier Ignacio

By Shane Lueck • August 6, 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

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Big Gay News

Movie or television production slap with word "Censored" across it.

Malaysia Pulls US Children’s Show Off The Air Over LGBTQ Kiss

By Linda • November 19, 2025
A blue PrEP pill being held in the palm of a hand.

LGBTQ Agenda: HIV Advocates Blast Delta Air Lines Over PrEP Coverage Hurdles

By Linda • November 19, 2025
Placing a vote in a ballot box with rainbow flag behind.

Gay Politician Files Paperwork To Unseat One Of The Most Powerful Democrats In The Country

By Linda • November 19, 2025
Frustrated, upset teacher with raised hands.

Texas A&M Bans Teaching ‘Race Or Gender Ideology’ At Universities

By Linda • November 18, 2025
Sad young man talking on the phone.

LGBTQ+ Texans Fought To Be Recognized. That Work Is Eroding Under A Conservative Pressure Campaign

By Linda • November 18, 2025
Fists raised triumphantly with a rainbow background.

Pro Darts Is Showing LGBTQ Pride Support, Even Without Rainbow Laces

By Linda • November 18, 2025
Russian flag depcted as faded, old, cracked paint.

Russia Finds LGBTQ Travel Agent Guilty Of Extremism After Suicide

By Linda • November 17, 2025
Holding a cell phone with a rainbow conversation bubble.

China’s LGBTQ Community Loses Key Lifeline As Blued, Finka Dating Apps Vanish

By Linda • November 17, 2025
Young man holding up arms, trying to defend himself against a violent assault.

More Liberals, People Of Color And LGBTQ Americans Say They’re Buying Guns Out Of Fear

By Linda • November 17, 2025
Judge's gavel with sign that reads 'lawsuit'.

Trans TSA Agent Sues Kristi Noem For Job Discrimination

By Linda • November 14, 2025
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