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Jaedyn James Brings Her Soul Out in ‘Loving You So Hard’

By Lavender | May 25, 2023

03.09.23 Gay 90’s Presents: A Benefit for Tubman LGBTQ+ Youth Safe Spaces Minneapolis MN

By Sophia Hantzes | May 25, 2023

03.16.23 Lynette Reini-Grandell Launch Party of Her Memoir “Wild Things: A Trans-Glam-Punk-Rock Love Story” Minneapolis MN

By Sophia Hantzes | May 24, 2023

Fergus Pride

By Randy Stern | May 18, 2023

Stillwater Pride

By Lavender | May 18, 2023

Northfield Pride In The Park

By Randy Stern | May 18, 2023

Saint Paul Pride Festival

By Lavender | May 18, 2023

2023 Regional Pride Calendar

By Lavender | May 18, 2023

Duluth-Superior Pride

By Susan Swavely | May 18, 2023

East Central Minnesota Pride

By Susan Swavely | May 18, 2023

Saint Cloud Pride

By Susan Swavely | May 18, 2023

Minnesota People of Color Pride Festival 2023

By Terrance Griep | May 18, 2023

Mankato Proud – South Central Minnesota Pride Unlocks the Key City 

By Terrance Griep | May 18, 2023

Marshall Pride

By Aurora Smith | May 18, 2023

Austin Pride

By Aurora Smith | May 18, 2023

La Crosse Pride In The Park

By Aurora Smith | May 18, 2023

Rochester Pride

By Aurora Smith | May 18, 2023

Golden Valley Pride

By Linden M. Bayliss | May 18, 2023

Valley Wide Pride Fest – Hudson, WI

By Linden M. Bayliss | May 18, 2023

Columbia Heights Pride

By Linden M. Bayliss | May 18, 2023

Chaska Pride Picnic

By Linden M. Bayliss | May 18, 2023

Wright-Sherburne Pride

By Gabrielle Reeder | May 18, 2023

Hastings Pride

By Gabrielle Reeder | May 18, 2023

West Saint Paul Pride

By Gabrielle Reeder | May 18, 2023

Brainerd Lakes Pride

By Gabrielle Reeder | May 18, 2023

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Our Scene

Jaedyn James Brings Her Soul Out in ‘Loving You So Hard’

By Lavender / May 25, 2023

There has been an explosion in music by LGBTQ artists lately. Some from big names, such as Sam Smith. Other from people you may have not heard about. One of…

03.09.23 Gay 90’s Presents: A Benefit for Tubman LGBTQ+ Youth Safe Spaces Minneapolis MN

By Sophia Hantzes / May 25, 2023

03.16.23 Lynette Reini-Grandell Launch Party of Her Memoir “Wild Things: A Trans-Glam-Punk-Rock Love Story” Minneapolis MN

By Sophia Hantzes / May 24, 2023

2023 Regional Pride Calendar

By Lavender / May 18, 2023

May 20, 2023Rochester PrideSoldiers Memorial Field, Rochester, MNwww.rochmnpride.org June 1-3, 2023Milwaukee PrideFestSummerfest Grounds, Milwaukee, WIwww.pridefest.com June 2-4, 2023Aberdeen Area PrideDowntown Aberdeen, Aberdeen, SDwww.facebook.com/aberdeenareapride/ June 3, 2023East Central MN PrideRobinson Park,…

Duluth-Superior Pride

By Susan Swavely / May 18, 2023

A week of fun pride events you can’t miss out on is the Duluth-Superior Pride, happening from August 31st-September 1st. For the past few years, Abby Gannon has served as…

East Central Minnesota Pride

By Susan Swavely / May 18, 2023

East Central Minnesota possesses a ton of pride every year, and this upcoming pride month is no different! The 18th annual ‘Pride in the Park’ event is happening for all…

Our Affairs

Mark My Words: Reclaimed Pride?

By Mark Segal / May 18, 2023

If you ask any of us who were part of organizing or marshaling that very first Pride in New York in 1970, you would hear one word about it: joy.…

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By E.B. Boatner / May 4, 2023

In the Company of Grace: A Veterinarian’s Memoir of Trauma and HealingJody LulichUniversity of Minnesota Press$19.95 Jody Lulich was one of several veterinarians to be honored that evening. He held…

A Word In Edgewise: One Of Many “What Ifs?”

By E.B. Boatner / May 4, 2023

“Facebook?” some friends may say. “You spend time on Facebook?” Yes, well, it’s a lot like anything else. You can search and sift and find most anything, trash or treasure…

Yesterday’s Rain, Tomorrow’s Rainbow

By Kassidy Tarala / April 20, 2023

With both its fortieth anniversary and annual Walk to End HIV this summer, Rainbow Health has a lot to celebrate this year. As Rainbow Health CEO Jeremy Hanson Willis says,…

A Word In Edgewise: The Naked Truth

By E.B. Boatner / April 20, 2023

There was some grumbling when such a young man was chosen for the commission; twenty-six! Oh well, the intended block of Carrara marble was flawed–other sculptors had taken whacks, deemed it unusable, and the discarded lump had lain outdoors for twenty-five years. And, one had to admit, a couple of years back he had carved that Pietà… Michelangelo considered the lump, used his knowledge of form and scale, assessed the…

Dining Out For Life: The Best Reason to Eat Out This Spring!

By Susan Swavely / April 6, 2023

Spring is here, and the Twin Cities are about to be bustling with new activities and life! Mark your calendars for April 27th, which will be the perfect day to…

Our Lives

Bad Gay: Episode 6

By Lakey Bridge / May 18, 2023

Five important things happened to me last week: I had a very disappointing experience with lima beans: a vegetable that has never let me down. Lima beans are the only…

From The Editor: The Season Of Pride Is Upon Us

By Randy Stern / May 18, 2023

Welcome to the 2023 edition of our Small Town/Community Pride issue! It is back this year for one reason: You loved it! You saw yourselves and your local community featured…

Fergus Pride

By Randy Stern / May 18, 2023

Now in its third year, Fergus Falls and SAGA Youth (Sexuality and Gender Alliance) will be celebrating its Pride celebration June 15-18. Activities begin on the 15th at Spies Market…

Stillwater Pride

By Lavender / May 18, 2023

The city of Stillwater is ready to welcome the LGBTQ community to the shores of the Saint Croix River for a week of activities. The festivities will run August 3-7…

Northfield Pride In The Park

By Randy Stern / May 18, 2023

Northfield welcomes us to their Pride in The Park on June 3 – starting at 12:00 PM. It will be held at Central Park, located at 421 E. Fourth St.,…

Saint Paul Pride Festival

By Lavender / May 18, 2023

This year, the city of Saint Paul cannot be ignored when it comes to celebrating LGBTQ Pride. To be held at Rice Park on June 10, the Saint Paul Pride…

Our Homes

Diversity Homeownership Fair Opens Up Opportunities

By Lavender / May 18, 2023

Home ownership is a dream for many of us. It is the epitome of the American Dream. Yet, local housing prices and mortgage rates are on the rise. Is there…

The Other Practical Hybrid

By Randy Stern / May 18, 2023

For 23 years, our idea of a practical hybrid vehicle has been the Toyota Prius.  It’s true. The past three generations of the hybrid hatchback were our default. Practical? Yes.…

Our Rides: An Elevated Hybrid For Us

By Randy Stern / May 11, 2023

When you think of a Toyota hybrid, your brain immediately goes to a Prius. It is sort of a default when it comes gasoline-electric hybrid automobiles. Not exactly the most…

Window Shopping – Renewal By Andersen Takes The Pain Out Of Pane Shopping

By Terrance Griep / May 4, 2023

It might start subtly.  It might start with a wooden stile grinding against a wooden casing as a wooden sash rises.  It might start with a ghost-like chill inspired by…

New Spaces Is an Innovative Take on Home Remodels (Just in Time for Spring!)

By Aurora Smith / May 4, 2023

Have you ever looked around your kitchen, bathroom, or perhaps your entire home and wished you could be on one of those TV shows? You know, the ones where they…

From the Editor: Home is Where The Heart Is

By Randy Stern / May 4, 2023

Home is where the heart is. You can feel the essence of home whenever you walk into the door, take off your shoes and get comfortable after a tough day’s…

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Online Exclusives

Jaedyn James Brings Her Soul Out in ‘Loving You So Hard’

By Lavender / May 25, 2023

There has been an explosion in music by LGBTQ artists lately. Some from big names, such as Sam Smith. Other from people you may have not heard about. One of…

Diversity Homeownership Fair Opens Up Opportunities

By Lavender / May 18, 2023

Home ownership is a dream for many of us. It is the epitome of the American Dream. Yet, local housing prices and mortgage rates are on the rise. Is there…

Our Rides: An Elevated Hybrid For Us

By Randy Stern / May 11, 2023

When you think of a Toyota hybrid, your brain immediately goes to a Prius. It is sort of a default when it comes gasoline-electric hybrid automobiles. Not exactly the most…

A New Scoreboard and Tasty Food Welcome The Minnesota Twins Home For 2023

By Randy Stern / April 5, 2023

Making plans for this year’s Minnesota Twins Pride Night? Mark your calendars for Friday, June 16 when our Major League Baseball club takes on the Detroit Tigers. With the home…

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Big Gay News

LGBT Youth Scotland Leaves Twitter Amid Safe Space Concerns

By Linda / May 26, 2023

The National reports that LGBT Youth Scotland has taken the decision to leave the platform, citing ethical reasons for shutting down its account. Read more at The National

Minnesota’s Culvers Sued For Antigay, Racist, And Sexist Harassment

By Linda / May 26, 2023

The Advocate reports that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has accused a Culver’s fast-food franchisee in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, of subjecting employees to a hostile work environment that included…

Gay Legend Wanda Sykes Slams ‘Stupid And Hateful’ Anti-Trans ‘Bathroom Bills’

By Linda / May 26, 2023

Pink News reports that comedian Wanda Sykes has proved herself a trusted LGBTQ+ ally after proclaiming her “100 per cent support” for the trans community. Read more at Pink News

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