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Milly’s Wine Bar & Bistro: Born out of Friendship
Milly’s Wine Bar & Bistro: Born out of Friendship
‘Street’s Eats’ – Local Chefs Lisa Carlson and Carrie Summer Turn Nutrition Into Inspiration at the Chef Shack
‘Street’s Eats’ – Local Chefs Lisa Carlson and Carrie Summer Turn Nutrition Into Inspiration at the Chef Shack
‘Plainclothes’ make the men: an interview with Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey
‘Plainclothes’ make the men: an interview with Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey
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Twin Cities Quorum to host annual National Coming Out Day Luncheon
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One Bourbon, Seven Stars and a Chance to Make a Difference
Game Changer: For All
Game Changer: For All
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Eat The Menu: Viva Vinai
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Writer’s Corner: Jen Peeples-Hampton
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Fall into Reading 2025: Books about Writers
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Pride Journey: Milwaukee, Wisc. — An LGBTQ Enclave of Culture, History and Charm
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Mark My Words: Thank you Mom and Dad
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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
Production still of actors Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey in Plainclothes.

‘Plainclothes’ make the men: an interview with Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey

By Gregg Shapiro • October 2, 2025
A plate with Hilltribe Chicken leg with a bowl of 802 Noodles.

Eat The Menu: Viva Vinai

By Carla Waldemar • October 2, 2025
Four members of the live theatrical production group Dance TV.

‘Dance TV: Halloween’ Turns Broken Glass into Seasonal Magic

By Noah Mitchell • October 2, 2025
Portrait of a hungry man looking for food in refrigerator.

From the Editor: Death, Taxes and …

By Noah Mitchell • October 2, 2025
Joey sitting in the grass outside of the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Pride Journey: Milwaukee, Wisc. — An LGBTQ Enclave of Culture, History and Charm

By Joey Amato • October 2, 2025
Interior of Minnesota Vikings US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on a sunny day.

Game Changer: For All

By James D. Erickson • October 2, 2025
Cover jacket of the book titled Tilt.

‘Beautiful’ Poets: An Interview with Aaron Smith

By Gregg Shapiro • September 18, 2025
Belinda Carlisle in an evening dress lying on the beach at night.

‘California’ Dreaming: An Interview with Belinda Carlisle

By Gregg Shapiro • September 18, 2025
Plate with Milanesa de Puerco with sauce and guacamole.

Eat The Menu: Corn Palace

By Carla Waldemar • September 18, 2025
Headshot of Children’s Theatre Company artistic director Rick Dildine.

Rick Dildine’s ‘Treasure Island’ — Not Just Theatre, a Shared Adventure

By Sommer Wagen • September 18, 2025
Person taking a photo of a famous painting.

A Word In Edgewise: Johannes Vermeer 1632-1675 … and Today

By E.B. Boatner • September 18, 2025
A shot across the water of Buckingham Palace.

London — An LGBTQ+ Guide to England’s Fabulous Capital City

By Joey Amato • September 18, 2025
Fun rockstar pose of music artist Shay Andrewin.

Substack Superstar Shay Andrewin is Doing the Most

By Sommer Wagen • September 4, 2025
Only Ugly Guys 2024 Cast and Crew at a wrap party.

New Play Explores Queer Love in the Digital Age

By Aspen Rush • September 4, 2025
Dancer in mid pose with the Arena Dances logo wrapping through her legs.

‘Role Model’ – ARENA DANCES Founder and Choreographer Mathew Janczewski Choreographs No More, Mostly

By Terrance Griep • September 4, 2025
Headshot of playwright Samah Meghjee.

The Ache of Unspoken Love: Samah Meghjee’s Bold Debut

By Shane Lueck • September 4, 2025
Fall themed poster artwork for the City of Lakes Art Fair.

City of Lakes Art Fair Debuts This October at Bde Maka Ska 

By Natasha DeLion • September 4, 2025

Our Affairs

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
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
Closeup of an woman holding an open book.

Books: 787

By E.B. Boatner • July 24, 2025
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

Our Lives

Writer’s Corner: Jen Peeples-Hampton

By Linda Raines • October 2, 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
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
HH Prince DeAndre and HRH Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil at a public speaking event.

A Royal Bond: Gay Princes Celebrate a Decade of Love and Activism

By Aspen Rush • August 7, 2025
Headshot of writer Emma Walytka.

Writer’s Corner — Emma Walytka

By Linda Raines • August 7, 2025
Lightning strike on the dark cloudy sky.

Turn Off, Tune Out, Live On (& On Again)

By Jamez L. Smith • August 7, 2025
Happy diverse smiling kids at summer camp thumbs up.

A Word In Edgewise: Those Long, Long Summers

By E.B. Boatner • August 7, 2025
Pouring red wine into the glass.

Red Wine, Queer Fire

By James D. Erickson • August 7, 2025
Marea Goodman sitting with her two children.

PregnantTogether Builds Community for Growing LGBTQ+ Families

By Natasha DeLion • July 24, 2025
Gay fathers Joel and Yancy with their little girl.

GWK Academy: Free, Affirming and Inclusive Family-Building That Lets the Love Continue to Grow

By Susan Swavely • July 24, 2025
Dollhouse and dolls displayed on a table.

Kith + Kin, the Customizable Toy Company

By Alyssa Homeier • July 24, 2025
A group of local Dads gathered for coffee.

Local Dads Gather for Coffee, Comfort and Community

By Lavender • July 24, 2025
Drawing of southwestern village with a church and adobe houses.

From The Editor: It Takes a Village

By Noah Mitchell • July 24, 2025
Headshot of Summit Orthopedics Dr. Voight.

Summer Fun, Summer Sun and Summer Safety All in One; Summit Orthopedics with Peak Insight from Dr. Voight

By Jen Peeples-Hampton • July 24, 2025
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

Our Homes

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
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
Front exterior view of the 2025 Kia K4 GT.

Our Rides: One Cool Sedan

By Randy Stern • 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

Online Exclusives

Poster for The Life and Music of George Michael show at Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis.

Enter For a Chance to Win a Pair of Tickets to “The Life and Music of George Michael”!

By Linda • October 9, 2025
Promotional poster showing David Sedaris typing on an old-fashioned typewriter.

Enter for a Chance to Win a Pair of Tickets to see DAVID SEDARIS!

By Linda • October 8, 2025
Rocky Horror Picture Show ad with cast.

Register to Win a Pair of Tickets to see “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour!

By Linda • October 1, 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

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Survey Finds LGBTQ+ Adults Have Taken Steps To Become Less Visible Given Political Climate

By Linda • October 14, 2025
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Pro-Russia Government In Nation Of Georgia Peddles LGBTQ Conspiracy Theories

By Linda • October 14, 2025
The continent of Africa in rainbow colors.

East Africa’s Queer Communities Show Progress And Hope

By Linda • October 14, 2025
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By Linda • October 13, 2025
Lights flashing on top of a police car.

Longtime Activist Remembers The Movie Theater Police Raid That Birthed Atlanta’s LGBTQ Movement

By Linda • October 13, 2025
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Amid Criticism, Mamdani Leans Into LGBTQ Rights

By Linda • October 13, 2025
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By Linda • October 10, 2025
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By Linda • October 10, 2025
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By Linda • October 10, 2025
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By Linda • October 9, 2025
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