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Stronger Together: TC Pride’s New Parade Unit Screams, ‘You Can’t Erase Us’

Stronger Together: TC Pride’s New Parade Unit Screams, ‘You Can’t Erase Us’

‘Cabaret’ as Resistance: Jason Forbach’s Most Personal Role Yet

‘Cabaret’ as Resistance: Jason Forbach’s Most Personal Role Yet

Goodness Glaciers

Goodness Glaciers

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

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

Writer’s Corner — Terrance Griep

Writer’s Corner — Terrance Griep

‘We don’t survive unless we have a sense of humor’ — Four LGBTQ+ Productions to see at Minnesota Fringe Festival 2025

‘We don’t survive unless we have a sense of humor’ — Four LGBTQ+ Productions to see at Minnesota Fringe Festival 2025

‘A Pink Triangle’ Tells the Story of Gay Men in the Holocaust

‘A Pink Triangle’ Tells the Story of Gay Men in the Holocaust

Solidarity and Hospitality: Radical Acts in a Ruthless World

Solidarity and Hospitality: Radical Acts in a Ruthless World

No Labels, No Limits: Noah Lamanna’s Rising Star Power

No Labels, No Limits: Noah Lamanna’s Rising Star Power

Pride 2025 reading list: Spins, Screens and a Stage

Pride 2025 reading list: Spins, Screens and a Stage

‘On the Dot’ – During TC Pride 2025, Miss Richfield 1981 Remembers That There’s No Place Like Home

‘On the Dot’ – During TC Pride 2025, Miss Richfield 1981 Remembers That There’s No Place Like Home

Underdog Glorious: A Personal Remembrance of Jill Sobule (1959-2025)

Underdog Glorious: A Personal Remembrance of Jill Sobule (1959-2025)

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

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

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

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

Lifetime Achievement: Patrick Scully

Lifetime Achievement: Patrick Scully

The Pride of the Unexpected: Summer Travel Worth Discovering

The Pride of the Unexpected: Summer Travel Worth Discovering

Our Rides: One Cool Sedan

Our Rides: One Cool Sedan

Workshop for Independent Publishing Builds Community and Continuity

Workshop for Independent Publishing Builds Community and Continuity

A Community Champion on the Track

A Community Champion on the Track

Ally: Julie Schanke Lyford

Ally: Julie Schanke Lyford

Under 40: Dylan Boyer

Under 40: Dylan Boyer

Small Business: A Bar of Their Own

Small Business: A Bar of Their Own

Eat The Menu: St. Pierre Comes Marching In

Eat The Menu: St. Pierre Comes Marching In

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

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

Through a Glass Fabulously

Through a Glass Fabulously

Bad Gay: Episode 14

Bad Gay: Episode 14

‘Modern’ family: an interview with Max Mutchnick of ‘Mid-Century Modern’

‘Modern’ family: an interview with Max Mutchnick of ‘Mid-Century Modern’

Matt Fishel: The Proud Queer Rocker

Matt Fishel: The Proud Queer Rocker

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Nonprofit: The Bridge for Youth

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Our Scene

Performers of the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus on stage in concert.

Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus’ ‘Out of the Closet and Into the Burbs’ brings visibility for Queer Youth in Rural Communities

By Natasha DeLion • March 6, 2025

Homemade Pico De Gallo Salsa and Chips Ready to Eat.

From The Editor: Out Of The House, Still In Your Comfort Zone

By Noah Mitchell • March 6, 2025

The Minnesota Wild’s Pride Night: Getting Better Every Year

By Noah Mitchell • March 6, 2025

Cast of Theatre Mu's "Fifty Boxes of Earth".

Fifty Boxes of Earth: A Review

By Buer Carlie • March 5, 2025

Sayge Carroll sitting at her clay spinning wheel with clay pots around her.

Explore the Art Scene of Minneapolis with Mudluk Pottery Studio!

By Layla Amar • February 20, 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

Lt. Sunnie’s ‘Who She Think She Is?’: A One-of-a-Kind EP Release Party

By Buer Carlie • February 20, 2025

Performers at a live audio recording on stage at Gremlin Theater.

From 10 Minute Play to 13 Part Podcast: The Journey of Deanna StandingCloud’s ‘Blood Quantum Physics’

By Buer Carlie • February 20, 2025

Fried Chicken Sando on a plate with home-made pickles at Wise Acre Eatery.

Diggin’ In: “Wow!” Says It All for Wise Acre Eatery

By Arthur Diggins • February 20, 2025

Sentry on display at Old Town Scottsdale Rodeo Museum.

Phoenix – Antidote To Winter

By Carla Waldemar • 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

Duck sliced over a bed of veggies smothered with a creamy sauce.

Eat The Menu: Duck, Duck, Black Duck

By Carla Waldemar • February 6, 2025

Multiple headshots of artists of the MN Opera made into a collage.

Getting to Know the 2024-2025 MN Opera Resident Artists

By Buer Carlie • February 6, 2025

Coming Soon sign on the door of the office space for the Pride Cultural Arts Center.

Twin Cities Pride’s Pride Cultural Arts Center to Expand Possibilities for Pride Programming

By Noah Mitchell • February 6, 2025

Dancer Makenzie Morgan Gomez in a lunge posing with her cane.

Music and the Mirror (& Mobility Aids): Advocating for Disability Inclusion in Theater

By Shane Lueck • January 23, 2025

Stage shot of the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra posed with their instruments.

A Standing Ovation for Standing Up for What’s Right

By Susan Swavely • January 23, 2025

Actors Clay Man Soo (as B), Stephanie Anne Bertumen (as G), Keiving Vang (as Henry) in the theatre production of Sanctuary City.

“Sanctuary City”

By Buer Carlie • January 23, 2025

Suddenly Theater! Justin Lucero’s rise to Artistic Director at Theater Latté Da

By Arthur Diggins • January 23, 2025

Illustration of a witch with fire behind her, which is the theatre productions cover artwork.

Walking Shadow Theatre’s 2025 Season: Witches, Trials and Escape Rooms

By Buer Carlie • January 23, 2025

Baritone Mark Billy singing on stage.

“The Ties That Bind” – Baritone Mark Billy Brings People Together With Lyrics and Language and Love

By Terrance Griep • January 23, 2025

Our Affairs

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

Young man in blue shirt reading a book with interest in a library.

Books: 783

By E.B. Boatner • May 29, 2025

Group of diverse people with arms and hands raised towards a hand painted heart.

Letter to the Editor: Get Out of the Bleachers!

By Lavender • May 29, 2025

A Match ignited by rubbing the match head against a match box.

A Word In Edgewise: Fires Within and Without

By E.B. Boatner • May 15, 2025

Our Lives

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

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

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

Shot from under the Leather Flag being carried during the TC Pride parade.

Leather Life: Pride in Ourselves during these Times!

By Karri Plowman • May 29, 2025

Exterior building shot of Lunds & Byerlys

Corporate: Lunds & Byerlys

By Noah Mitchell • May 29, 2025

Lonely sad African man looking out window standing indoors suffering due to separation.

From A to Zee: Our Chosen Family vs. Loneliness

By Zaylore Stout • May 29, 2025

Our Homes

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

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

Front exterior view of the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz vehicle.

Our Rides: What’s The Buzz All About?

By Randy Stern • January 9, 2025

Front exterior view of the 2025 Genesis G80.

Our Rides: The New Standard For Successful People

By Randy Stern • December 12, 2024

Online Exclusives

Movie poster for Bride Hard showing four women in red bridesmaid dresses and one in a bridal gown holding guns.

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By Linda • June 12, 2025

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By Linda • May 16, 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

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

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Big Gay News

Gavel sitting atop a flag of Delaware.

Delaware Senate Passes Bill To Codify Same-Sex Marriage

By Linda • June 13, 2025

Placing a vote in a ballot box with rainbow flag behind.

First Filipina, LGBTQ Elected Mayor Of San Antonio

By Linda • June 13, 2025

Stethoscope sitting atop a rainbow colored fabric.

Bisexual, Gay And Lesbian Medical Students Less Likely To Finish School

By Linda • June 13, 2025

Incredulous bearded man raising his hands in disgust.

Southern Baptists Vote To Seek Repeal Of Historic Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

By Linda • June 12, 2025

Filmmaking items to represent Hollywood movie industry.

LGBTQ Representation In Film Drops To Three-Year Low, Says GLAAD Report

By Linda • June 12, 2025

Upset friends reading story on laptop screen.

Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board Dissolves Equity And Inclusion Resolution

By Linda • June 12, 2025

Rainbow Pride flag behind red circle with line through it, banning Pride flags.

As World Pride Begins In Washington, Some Foreigners Stay Away

By Linda • June 11, 2025

Murder scene with chalk body outline, crime scene tape

Gay Pharmacist’s Murder Sparks Outrage In Chile

By Linda • June 11, 2025

Iowa State Capitol building in Des Moines.

Iowa Remains One Of Midwest’s Worst States For LGBTQ+ Equality, Report For Employers Finds

By Linda • June 11, 2025

Dripping paint colors of the transgender flag of blue, pink and white.

Minnesota Twins Player Seems To Wear Eye Black In Trans Pride Flag Colors For A Game

By Linda • June 10, 2025

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