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Actor Hayden Tee as Javert in the stage production of "Les Miserables".

5Q: Les Misérables — Hayden Tee

By Shane Lueck • February 12, 2026

Supporting Community and Sustainability with Robbinsdale Recreation

By Alyssa Homeier • February 5, 2026
Two hockey players hand drawn on the ice.

‘Heated Rivalry’ is the Show the Gays Deserve

By Sommer Wagen • February 5, 2026
Original 5 Minneapolis Queer Hockey attendees pose on the ice at a park.

MPLS Queer Hockey Provides a Safe Space for Sporty Queers

By Sommer Wagen • February 5, 2026
South Indian Drag Artist Silukku picking a flower from a flower archway.

South Indian Drag Artist Silukku Paves Her Path in the Minnesota Drag Scene

By Stacy Dahl • January 22, 2026
Leo Rising author Archie Bongiovanni poses with a stack of books.

Minneapolis Comic Artist’s newest release ‘Leo Rising: Queer Spaces, Sexuality, and Fame’ Makes a Splash in Queer Spaces

By Susan Swavely • January 22, 2026
Denzel Belin, Mr. Twin Cities Leather 2026.

Meet Denzel Belin, Mr. Twin Cities Leather 2026!

By Sommer Wagen • January 22, 2026
Rochester Rainbow Choir director Dylan Starr.

Singing Queer Joy into Southeastern Minnesota

By Shane Lueck • January 22, 2026
Headshot of Dar Williams outdoors.

Humming along: an interview with Dar Williams

By Gregg Shapiro • January 22, 2026
Headshot of director Julia Jackman.

Holding out for a ‘Hero’: an interview with Julia Jackman

By Gregg Shapiro • January 22, 2026
DJ at a club event.

Mic Check: FairPlay and Queermunity Unite to Champion LGBTQ+ Artists in the Twin Cities and Each Other

By Emma Walytka • January 22, 2026
Steak Frites, steak and fries on a plate.

Eat The Menu: Bienvenue, Bellecour

By Carla Waldemar • January 22, 2026
Two hockey players in action fighting for the puck.

Mark My Words: My Guilty Pleasure

By Mark Segal • January 22, 2026
Outdoor adventures in Bluewood

Pride Journey Walla Walla: A Hidden Gem for LGBTQ Food, Wine and Adventure Seekers

By Joey Amato • January 22, 2026

Our Lives

Wedding couples initials carved into an ice sculpture in the shape of Minnesota.

A Place to Say ‘I Do’: Bearpath’s History of LGBTQ+-Inclusive Weddings

By Stacy Dahl • February 5, 2026
Male queer couple sitting in their garden with their dog and daughter.

Stories of Love and Belonging from Queer Couples in the Twin Cities

By Stacy Dahl • February 5, 2026
A large red tin letter "A" stands against of a stack of letter A's on a wooden pallet outside.

“The Same Olde Shame”

By Terrance Griep • February 5, 2026
View on beautiful sunset from home window through a sheer curtain.

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By James D. Erickson • February 5, 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
Headshot of Sara Kelly.

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

By Stacy Dahl • January 8, 2026
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Magus Books and Herbs: Where the Magick Happens

By Aspen Rush • January 8, 2026
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By Spencer White • January 8, 2026
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‘Jumpstart’ Your Vocal Transition Journey With Undead Voice

By Natasha DeLion • January 8, 2026
Close-up of white pebbles stack over blue sea.

Well Wishes

By Noah Mitchell • January 8, 2026
Woman on a gloomy beach.

A Word In Edgewise: Will My Children Remember Me?

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

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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
People enjoy a family dinner with candles. Big table served with food and beverages.

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By Noah Mitchell • November 27, 2025

Online Exclusives

Actor Hayden Tee as Javert in the stage production of "Les Miserables".

5Q: Les Misérables — Hayden Tee

By Shane Lueck • February 12, 2026
Calum Scott concert poster.

Register to Win Tickets to See Calum Scott!

By Linda • January 30, 2026
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Enter to Win a MINNESOTA WILD FANNY PACK

By Linda • December 17, 2025
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Naughty & Nice

By Arthur Diggins • December 5, 2025
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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
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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

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Our Affairs

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By E.B. Boatner • February 5, 2026
Young man in blue shirt reading a book with interest in a library.

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By E.B. Boatner • February 5, 2026
Traditional south african beads art hand made bracelets and pendants.

A Word In Edgewise: What Apartheid Couldn’t Achieve…

By E.B. Boatner • January 22, 2026
Happy, smiling young woman reading a book beside a fireplace.

Books: 799

By E.B. Boatner • January 8, 2026
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.

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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.

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By E.B. Boatner • October 16, 2025

Fall into Reading 2025: Books about Writers

By Gregg Shapiro • October 2, 2025

Our Homes

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Our Rides: Just a Little More Power for Your Tiguan

By Randy Stern • February 5, 2026
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

Big Gay News

Flag of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Drops LGBTQ Tourism Plan Amid Religious Pressure

By Linda • February 13, 2026
Young man covering his face in disgust and disbelief.

Russia’s Anti-LGBTQ Crackdown Takes Absurd Turn

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

A New ‘Dream Team’ Takes The Helm At Legendary Queer Women’s Event The Dinah

By Linda • February 13, 2026
Rainbow wedding rings placed together like a heart.

Same-Sex Couples Just Won A Crucial Supreme Court Victory In The Philippines

By Linda • February 12, 2026
Fists raised triumphantly with a rainbow background.

New York Leaders Vow To Fight Trump Over Removed Pride Flag At LGBTQ Monument

By Linda • February 12, 2026
Flag of Senegal.

A Dozen Senegalese Men Arrested For ‘Unnatural Acts’

By Linda • February 12, 2026
Angry young woman holding hands up in anger and frustration.

Trump Administration Removes Rainbow Flag From Stonewall Monument

By Linda • February 11, 2026
Ink print stamp saying 'cancelled'.

Gay Days Orlando Canceled, Citing Sponsor Losses And Mounting Pressures On LGBTQ+ Gatherings

By Linda • February 11, 2026
Closeup of a section of Crime Scene tape.

Ohio Tied For Fourth In Nation For The Most Anti-LGBTQ Incidents Last Year, According To New Report

By Linda • February 11, 2026
Young woman looking at her phone, incredulous and uncertain.

Amber Glenn Shocked By ‘Outlandish Backlash’ To Comments About LGBTQ Community

By Linda • February 10, 2026
Homeless, sad teenage boy sleeping on street.

Ohio’s Only LGBTQ+ Homeless Shelter Set To Open In Youngstown

By Linda • February 10, 2026
Victorious, holding winning medal against rainbow flag.

‘Team LGBTQ’ Has Already Won Two Gold Medals At The 2026 Winter Olympics

By Linda • February 10, 2026
Rainbow fist raised in triumph behind word "BLACK"

28 Black LGBTQ+ Leaders You Should Know For Black History Month

By Linda • February 9, 2026
Money exchanging hands between two people.

D.C. Pays Gay Officer $500,000 In Discrimination Lawsuit

By Linda • February 9, 2026
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