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Basketball basket with all going through net.

Unrivaled’s Second Season Promises to Showcase an Even Larger Pool of Talent and the Power of Player-Driven Media

By Allie Skarda • January 8, 2026
Palette De Porc with butternut squash puree, cider jus, fennel, apple.

Eat The Menu: Parlez-Vous Thérèse?

By Carla Waldemar • January 8, 2026
Male skiier on a trail in a wooded area.

Winter Adventures Across Minnesota

By Todd P. Walker • December 11, 2025
Woman walking her dog with three friends by the restaurant Boozehounds.

Greater Palm Springs: Sun, Pride and a Community That Shines

By Emma Walytka • December 11, 2025
Young woman friends enjoying a winter vacation riding on a ski lift.

2025-2026 Winter What-to-Do

By Linda Raines • December 11, 2025
Fresh snowfall at the Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs.

Winter Reset: Four Resort Getaways for the Season

By Todd P. Walker • December 11, 2025
Black and white photo of Terrance Griep in a hoodie full of snow.

‘The Duck Quacked Back’ – Lavender Writer Terrance Griep Blunders Through a Winter Wonderland

By Terrance Griep • December 11, 2025
Exterior building shot of the Charlie's Minneapolis Club.

Eat The Menu: Charlie’s Next Chapter

By Carla Waldemar • December 11, 2025
Gay country artist Ty Herndon holding the rim of his hat for a promo shot.

What Matters Most: An Interview With Gay Country Artist Ty Herndon

By Gregg Shapiro • November 27, 2025
Replica of the Vereins Kirche.

Deep In The Heart

By Carla Waldemar • November 27, 2025
Landscape shot of Park City, Utah.

Pride Journey: Park City, Utah — A Mountain Haven of LGBTQ Inclusivity

By Joey Amato • November 27, 2025
Birchbark Basket by Penny Kagigebi.

‘We are Everywhere, Doing Everything’

By Sommer Wagen • November 27, 2025
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
Happy women friends enjoying christmas market and having fun together outdoors.

2025 Holiday Markets and Entertainment Guide

By Linda Raines • 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

Our Lives

Headshot of Sara Kelly.

Safe Space, Real Talk: The Rise of Queer-Affirming Therapy in Minnesota

By Stacy Dahl • January 8, 2026
Back view of the Pride Institute at night with a trans flag hanging.

Goodbye to a Safe Place to Heal

By Danelle Cloutier • January 8, 2026
Headshot of Max Vasilchuk, Aquatics Director at the YMCA.

What Moves Max Vasilchuk

By Noah Mitchell • January 8, 2026
Open book with healing herbs, lavender flowers, candles, potion bottles and magic objects.

Magus Books and Herbs: Where the Magick Happens

By Aspen Rush • January 8, 2026
MOR patch components that helps with premature ejaculation.

A New Perineum Patch Could Make You Last Longer and Finish … MOR?

By Spencer White • January 8, 2026
Headshot of Nicole Gress with orange and yellow background.

‘Jumpstart’ Your Vocal Transition Journey With Undead Voice

By Natasha DeLion • January 8, 2026
Woman on a gloomy beach.

A Word In Edgewise: Will My Children Remember Me?

By E.B. Boatner • January 8, 2026
Close-up of white pebbles stack over blue sea.

Well Wishes

By Noah Mitchell • January 8, 2026
Queer Summer campers members pose for a photo in front of The North Star Lodge.

‘We Get Weird in the Woods’: Minnesota’s Queer Camp Creates Space for Joy, Healing, and Authentic Connection

By Stacy Dahl • December 11, 2025
Ribbon cutting ceremony at The Robin.

Veterans Fought for Us. Why Shouldn’t We Fight for Them?

By Jen Peeples-Hampton • November 27, 2025
The 250th anniversary at the Museum of the American Revolution: “The Declaration’s Journey” display.

Mark My Words: Our History: Embraced, not Erased

By Mark Segal • November 27, 2025
People enjoy a family dinner with candles. Big table served with food and beverages.

From The Editor: Home is Where the Distant Relatives Are About to Visit, Whether You’re Ready or Not

By Noah Mitchell • November 27, 2025
Big Asian family eating various tasty dishes and snacks with chopsticks at restaurant table.

A Word In Edgewise: Home and Hunger; Loss and Longing

By E.B. Boatner • November 27, 2025
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

Online Exclusives

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Enter to Win a MINNESOTA WILD FANNY PACK

By Linda • December 17, 2025
Living room home interior with decorated fireplace and christmas tree

Naughty & Nice

By Arthur Diggins • December 5, 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

Explore MN

Winter Adventures Across Minnesota
Winter Adventures Across Minnesota

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Our Affairs

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

Books: 799

By E.B. Boatner • January 8, 2026
Hand resting on the pages of an open book.

Books: 797

By E.B. Boatner • December 11, 2025
Candle fades over the old prayer book with a magnifying glass.

A Word In Edgewise: ‘Truth is the Daughter of Time’

By E.B. Boatner • December 11, 2025
The 250th anniversary at the Museum of the American Revolution: “The Declaration’s Journey” display.

Mark My Words: Our History: Embraced, not Erased

By Mark Segal • November 27, 2025
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 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

Our Homes

Front exterior view of the Honda 2026 Passport.

Our Rides: Where’s the Trail?

By Randy Stern • January 8, 2026
Exterior front view of the 2026 Ram 1500.

Our Rides: How Ram Trucks Brought Back The HEMI

By Randy Stern • December 11, 2025
Nighttime shot of a dining room in a Nordic Lodge featuring antler chandeliers.

Timeless Winter Decor Is Simpler Than You Think

By Natasha DeLion • November 27, 2025
Scott in his car with holiday decor in front of his business Tangletown Gardens.

Let It Grow (Even When It Snows): A Winter Gardening Reflection

By Emma Walytka • November 27, 2025
Laundry Evangelist Patric Richardson smiling next to laundry sheets drying on lines outside.

‘The Nose Knows’ – According to Laundry Evangelist Patric Richardson, Sniffing Is Believing

By Terrance Griep • November 27, 2025
People enjoy a family dinner with candles. Big table served with food and beverages.

From The Editor: Home is Where the Distant Relatives Are About to Visit, Whether You’re Ready or Not

By Noah Mitchell • November 27, 2025
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

Big Gay News

Gay Minneapolis Pastor Says ICE Agent Pointed A Gun At His Face, Blocks From Renee Good’s Killing

By Linda • January 13, 2026
United States Supreme Court building.

How The US Supreme Court Case On Trans Athletes Could Unravel LGBTQ+ Rights

By Linda • January 13, 2026
Cartoon heart with arms raised in triumph in front of rainbow banner.

Surviving The Chaos: A Grounding Guide For The LGBTQ Community

By Linda • January 13, 2026
Balloons and sign saying "happy retirement".

Andrea Jenkins, The First Out Black And Trans Official In The US, Is Retiring

By Linda • January 12, 2026
Ballot box with rainbow flag behind it.

Wichita LGBTQ Advocate Wins Kansas House Seat

By Linda • January 12, 2026
Hands giving support to one another.

LGBTQ Fraternities And Sororities Aid Las Vegas Unhoused Community

By Linda • January 12, 2026
Stern woman or teacher looking over her glasses with a disapproving gaze.

University Bans Philosophy Professor From Teaching About Plato Because It’s Too Gay

By Linda • January 9, 2026
Rainbow image of two men kissing while holding their hands like a heart.

Viral Gay Couple ‘Got A Lot Of Hate’ For NYE Kiss. They’d Do It Again.

By Linda • January 9, 2026
Flag of Venezuela on a grungy board.

Gay Venezuelan Man Who Fled To Colombia Uncertain About Homeland’s Future

By Linda • January 9, 2026
Woman dissolved in tears of grief.

Distraught Woman Says ICE Killed Her Wife In Video After Deadly Minneapolis Shooting

By Linda • January 8, 2026
Dripping paint colors of the transgender flag of blue, pink and white.

Northern Colorado’s Trans Community Struggles To Find Support Amid Politically Charged Climate

By Linda • January 8, 2026
Hand holding a megaphone saying "bye bye".

Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican Congressman From California Dies Suddenly

By Linda • January 8, 2026
The word discrimination within a red circle with a line through it.

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig Hopes Bill To End LGBTQ+ Discrimination In Foster Care ‘Leads To A Dialogue’

By Linda • January 7, 2026
Religious symbol of cross with a rainbow inside it.

Pride-Themed Rainbow Steps Can Stay At Dallas’ Historic Oak Lawn United Methodist Church

By Linda • January 7, 2026
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