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Table featuring fashion accessories sold at Tooth Saint.

Tooth Saint Reflects on Building Skills and Community

By Aspen Rush • April 17, 2025
Model poses on a studio floor in UnderDare garments.

For Every Body: UnderDare Makes Shopping for Gender-affirming Undergarments Accessible and Inclusive

By Natasha DeLion • April 17, 2025
Tattoo stylist Frankie Abel in studio.

A Flare for Hair: Gender-Affirming Haircuts Change Queer Lives for the Better

By Susan Swavely • April 17, 2025
Close up of a colorful snail tattoo on someones calf.

Tattooing with Tenderness

By Aspen Rush • April 17, 2025
Joey Amato on a boat for a Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Cruise.

Pride Journey: Pensacola, Fla.

By Joey Amato • April 17, 2025
Cast members performing on the stage production of The Mousetrap.

A Word In Edgewise: Christie’s Gift Keeps on Giving: ‘The Mousetrap’

By E.B. Boatner • April 17, 2025
Queer Singer-Songwriter August James pose for a promotional shot in the forest.

Queer Singer-Songwriter August James Hopes You Know What Venison Is

By Sommer Wagen • April 17, 2025
Actors Zakary Thomas Morton, Leor Benjamin, Keira Kowal Jett at the Threshold Theater.

Threshold Theater: Queer Storytelling for All of Us

By Buer Carlie • April 17, 2025
Rainbow colored clothes on a rack.

From The Editor: Clothing, Hairstyles, Tattoos, So Much More

By Noah Mitchell • April 17, 2025
Brass owners Alex & Margo Roberts, and manager Darrell Adams.

Not a Dining Place, an Eating Place That Gives Quietly: Brasa

By Emma Walytka • April 3, 2025
Pineapple exotic food dish.

‘Pineapple Express’ – Advocate Esera Tuaolo Gives Saint Joseph Cuisine a Hawaiian Punch

By Terrance Griep • April 3, 2025
Grilled cheese sandwiches with white bread and cheddar cheese.

Neon Lights and Civil Rights: Be There and Be ‘All Square’

By Elise Maren • April 3, 2025
Small group of people preparing meals for a Pride Dinner.

Grab a Seat at the Table with the Queer Food Foundation

By Layla Amar • April 3, 2025
Betty DeGeneres 70th Birthday with Ellen, Anne, Tom and Michael.

Out on Main & Out in the Open

By Susan Swavely • April 3, 2025
Ballet dancers in the stage performance of Emily Dickinson: The Untold Verse.

The Thing with Feathers: Emily Dickinson Meets Contemporary Ballet

By Buer Carlie • April 3, 2025
Hollywood Walk Of Fame James Dean achievement in the entertainment industry star.

A Word In Edgewise: ‘Round the Edges of Eden

By E.B. Boatner • April 3, 2025
Mussels with a touch of Thai.

Eat The Menu: Beyond Water Parsley

By Carla Waldemar • April 3, 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
Headshot of poet Jean Prokott.

Trust the Hours: Exploring Mental Health Through Art

By Shane Lueck • March 20, 2025
Profile photo of music artist Ani DiFranco.

Q-Music: To Ani and Beyond

By Gregg Shapiro • March 20, 2025
Joey Amato arriving to Panama City in a yellow car.

Pride Journey: Panama City, Panama

By Joey Amato • March 20, 2025

Our Affairs

Books: 785

By E.B. Boatner • June 26, 2025
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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
Opened book on a sand with summer hat.

A Word In Edgewise: Can ‘I Do!’ Hold Forever?

By E.B. Boatner • June 12, 2025
Four individuals smiling with I Voted stickers.

Solidarity and Hospitality: Radical Acts in a Ruthless World

By Elise Maren • June 12, 2025
Author Tom Equels holding the nose alongside his horse.

‘The Horseman’s Tale’: A Tale of Self-acceptance And Advocacy For Others

By Natasha DeLion • May 29, 2025
Closeup Of Happy African American Man Outside.

Jamez Sitings: If You’re Not Angry, Rejoice!

By Jamez L. Smith • May 29, 2025
Unhappy African American man looking in mirror, standing in bathroom at home, sad.

Jamez Sitings: Failed Hero Complex

By Jamez L. Smith • May 29, 2025
Pride festival with rainbow American flag.

Don’t Give Up This Pride Month: Give OUT For LGBTQ+ Organizations!

By Susan Swavely • May 29, 2025
Two young girls volunteering at the TC Pride festival Bridge for Youth booth.

Nonprofit: The Bridge for Youth

By Noah Mitchell • May 29, 2025
Members of Gay for Good at an event at Fairview Park.

Gay for Good Twin Cities Has a Good Thing Going

By Noah Mitchell • May 29, 2025
The rotunda of the House of Representatives in the Pennsylvania State Capitol.

Mark My Words: Harrisburg … Why? And for 50 years.

By Mark Segal • May 29, 2025
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Books: 783

By E.B. Boatner • May 29, 2025

Our Lives

Woman in clinic with a doctor taking sample for testing.

‘Truth or Consequences’

By Terrance Griep • June 26, 2025
Minneapolis People’s Pride at a festival in a park.

Minneapolis People’s Pride: An Annual Display of Joyful Resistance

By Aspen Rush • June 26, 2025
3D Globe with Gay Pride colors.

Mark My Words: Pride Around the World

By Mark Segal • June 25, 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
Steve Lenius and Andrew Bertke at the Lenius/Bertke History Collection gallery.

Twin Cities Leather: The Steve Lenius and Andrew Bertke History Collection

By Natalie Trimble • June 12, 2025
Writer Terrance Griep as his wrestling alter ego Spiderbaby.

Writer’s Corner — Terrance Griep

By Linda Raines • June 12, 2025
Loring Park in Minneapolis during autumn.

From The Editor: The Purple Press Previews Pride

By Noah Mitchell • June 12, 2025
Thoughtful Young Black Man Sitting In Armchair

Jamez Sitings: Renaissance

By Jamez L. Smith • June 12, 2025
Wolf tattoo design over grey background artistic image.

Jamez Sitings: Wolf Brother

By Jamez L. Smith • June 12, 2025
Sabrina, a Beloved Arise Youth Ambassador who identifies as both queer and Jewish.

Coming of Age: Queer Youth of Faith Find Themselves in the Intersections of Identity

By Susan Swavely • May 29, 2025
A younger Patrick Scully in front of a gay bar.

Lifetime Achievement: Patrick Scully

By Noah Mitchell • May 29, 2025
Headshot of LGBTQ Psychic Medium Dylan Bell.

Guided by Opal: Dylan Bell’s Rise as a Top LGBTQ Psychic Medium

By Joey Amato • May 29, 2025
Members of the Prism Organization at the capital holding signs to protect trans rights.

Shine Out Loud — How Prism Organizing Reaches Many Through a Welcoming Arch of Love, Patience, and Kindness

By Jen Peeples-Hampton • May 29, 2025
Two young women looking at pieces of artwork at Queermunity.

Giving to Get, Getting to Give: How Queermunity is Building a Regenerative Economy

By Aspen Rush • May 29, 2025
Sparks of champagne as the cork pops out.

From The Editor: Party Like It’s 1995

By Noah Mitchell • May 29, 2025
Male hand flips wooden cubes and changes word cisgender to transgender.

A Word In Edgewise: Thoughts on Changes Past — No Regrets

By E.B. Boatner • May 29, 2025
Headshot of Julie Schanke Lyford.

Ally: Julie Schanke Lyford

By Noah Mitchell • May 29, 2025
Closeup of happy male gay couple holding hands and dancing in the living room, focus on hands.

The Quiet Dance

By Lavender • May 29, 2025
Dylan Boyer poses with his hands making the peace sign.

Under 40: Dylan Boyer

By Noah Mitchell • May 29, 2025
Exterior shot of A Bar of Their Own signage.

Small Business: A Bar of Their Own

By Noah Mitchell • May 29, 2025
Selfie of Richard Simon with some flowers in the background.

A Day In The Life: Richard Simon

By Linda Raines • May 29, 2025

Our Homes

Front exterior shot of the Volvo XC90.

Our Rides: Swedish Luxury Redefined

By Randy Stern • June 26, 2025
Front exterior view of the 2025 Kia K4 GT.

Our Rides: One Cool Sedan

By Randy Stern • May 29, 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
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
Abstract grunge United States of America flag and LGBT flag on brick wall.

From The Editor: Fly Your Flag

By Noah Mitchell • May 1, 2025
Front end exterior view of the 2025 Q7 55 TFSI SUV.

Our Rides: Going Incognito

By Randy Stern • April 3, 2025
Exterior shot of the Mazda CX-5.

Our Rides: Experience Matters

By Randy Stern • March 6, 2025
Fashionable promotion shot of HGTV’s Michel Smith Boyd.

Get Inspired! HGTV’s Michel Smith Boyd will appear at The Minneapolis Home + Garden Show for a Q&A

By Natasha DeLion • February 20, 2025
Promotional shot of HGTV stars Chelsea and Cole DeBoer of Down Home Fab.

Minneapolis Home + Garden Show, The ‘State Fair’ of the Winter

By Emma Walytka • February 20, 2025
Concert in Crystal Palace, London created by Gaildrau.

From The Editor: An Ode to Exhibitions

By Noah Mitchell • February 20, 2025
Exterior shot of the 2025 Subaru Outback.

Our Rides: Just Call It An Outback

By Randy Stern • February 6, 2025
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Our Rides: What’s The Buzz All About?

By Randy Stern • January 9, 2025

Online Exclusives

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Register to Win a Pair of Tickets to see Nur-D!

By Linda • June 17, 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
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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
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‘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
Dr. Scott Mosser is founder of the Gender Confirmation Center, based in San Francisco.

2024 LGBT History Project: US Medical Archive Adds SF Transgender Clinic Website

By Linda • October 14, 2024
Billie Jean King playing tennis.

2024 LGBT History Project: The History of Lesbians and Sports

By Lavender • October 7, 2024
The Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2024 LGBT History Project: “But the Bible says!” – How one mistake accidentally sparked today’s anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric

By Linda • October 1, 2024

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Sparta Candle Co. Launches Mountains Of Pride Scholarship To Support LGBTQ+ Community

By Linda • July 2, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani Participates In NYC Pride Parade

By Linda • July 2, 2025
Handcuffs over image of Russian flag.

More Than 100 People Have Been Convicted Of LGBTQ+ ‘Extremism’ In Russia

By Linda • July 2, 2025
Crime scene investigator picking up evidence fragments at the scene of a crime.

16-Year-Old Girl In Critical Condition After Shooting Outside Stonewall Inn

By Linda • July 1, 2025
Rainbow Pride flag proudly waving in the colorful sky.

Pride Flag Raised Again After Vandalism In Appleton

By Linda • July 1, 2025
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Pete Hegseth Announces Who Will Be Replacing Harvey Milk As Boat’s Name

By Linda • July 1, 2025
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Budapest Pride Draws Huge Crowds In Defiance Of Orban Legal Threats

By Linda • June 30, 2025
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How Did Provincetown Become An LGBTQ Haven? The Answer Goes Back Over100 Years

By Linda • June 30, 2025
Stern woman or teacher looking over her glasses with a disapproving gaze.

SCOTUS: Parents Can Opt Kids Out Of Classes With LGBTQ Book Characters

By Linda • June 30, 2025
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Puma Celebrates Pride & LGBTQ+ People In Sports With Rainbow Sneakers

By Linda • June 27, 2025
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