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Our Scene

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
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
Young woman friends enjoying a winter vacation riding on a ski lift.

2025-2026 Winter What-to-Do

By Linda Raines • 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
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
Replica of the Vereins Kirche.

Deep In The Heart

By Carla Waldemar • November 27, 2025
Birchbark Basket by Penny Kagigebi.

‘We are Everywhere, Doing Everything’

By Sommer Wagen • November 27, 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
Landscape shot of Park City, Utah.

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

By Joey Amato • 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
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

Our Lives

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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Online Exclusives

Minnesota Wild fanny pack

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

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Winter Adventures Across Minnesota
Winter Adventures Across Minnesota

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Our Affairs

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
Hand resting on the pages of an open book.

Books: 797

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
Group shot of people at the Queer ASL retreat.

Creating a More Accessible Queer Community with Queer ASL

By Sommer Wagen • August 7, 2025

Our Homes

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
Two cute puppies in the suitcase.

From The Editor: Pack In Compassion

By Noah Mitchell • September 18, 2025

Big Gay News

Smiling, happy mother hugging her happy daughter.

Hawai’i Modernizes Parentage Law, Strengthening Protections For LGBTQIA+ Families

By Linda • January 6, 2026
Flag of Kazakhstan covering a rainbow flag on a grungy brick wall.

Kazakh President Signs Anti-LGBTQ Propaganda Bill

By Linda • January 6, 2026
Handshake over background of rainbow flag.

Mamdani Enters Office With Commitments To New York’s LGBTQ Community

By Linda • January 6, 2026
Incredulous bearded man raising his hands in disgust.

How Fox’s OutKick Relentlessly Targeted A Michigan Teen Girl

By Linda • January 5, 2026
Hockey player on the ice with a puck.

3 Out LGBTQ Players On U.S. Women’s Hockey Roster, Including One Dating Another Olympian

By Linda • January 5, 2026
People at a gathering with the word 'cancelled' above them in red.

Texas City Council Cancels Pride Celebration After Council Trashes LGBTQ+ Protections

By Linda • January 5, 2026
Upset friends reading story on laptop screen.

Instructor Who Gave U Of Oklahoma Student A Zero On Anti-Trans Paper Removed From Teaching

By Linda • December 24, 2025
Hands reaching out to touch, showing support and solidarity.

Queer Bookstore Hive Mind Books Builds Community In Brooklyn

By Linda • December 24, 2025
Soft paint in transgender flag colors.

Protecting The Trans Community Is Not Optional For Elected Allies And Candidates

By Linda • December 24, 2025
Woman holding yawning newborn baby against her chest.

Aetna To Cover IVF Treatments For Same-Sex Couples In National Settlement

By Linda • December 23, 2025
Hate crime, with crime scene tape in front of it.

His Brutal Attack Left A Gay Elder In A Coma. Now He’s Facing Hate Crime Charges

By Linda • December 23, 2025
Gay couple reading a book to their children in bed together.

Massachusetts Removes LGBT Ideology Requirements For Foster Care Parents

By Linda • December 23, 2025
The colors of the Cameroon flag over the shape of the country.

In Cameroon, A Trans Woman Cries Out For Dignity And Survival

By Linda • December 22, 2025
Young man holding up arms, trying to defend himself against a violent assault.

Malaysia’s LGBTQ Community Lives In Fear As Raids Drive Them Underground

By Linda • December 22, 2025
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