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Deborah Copperud

Deborah Copperud is a Minneapolis-based writer and podcaster with work published in Glamour, The Rumpus, HuffPost, Good Tape, Another Chicago Magazine, and Door Is A Jar, among other publications. She co-hosts the It’s My Screen Time Too and Spock Talk podcasts. Follow her on Substack.

From Tokyo to Mickey’s Diner, Deborah Jiang-Stein’s ‘Lucky Tomorrow’ Is a Book of Belonging and Becoming

'I feel a little bit landlocked here,' Jiang-Stein says. Her stories are anything but.

May 15, 2025

School of Rock for… Adults? Walker West Coordinates Jams for All Ages and Genres.

Dust off your old high school instrument and join a Twin Cities amateur music ensemble.

A Maudlin Holiday Gift List of 2024 Books by MN Authors

Feeling sad? Let this list, which includes kids' books, tales of divorce, and recipes for cookies, soothe your sadness.

December 10, 2024

Author/Educator/Activist Shannon Gibney: ‘The Job Is to Help People Imagine a Different Way Forward’

Discussing 'We Miss You, George Floyd' and much more with Gibney, a celebrated local literary talent.

November 6, 2024

7 New Books From MN Authors to Pair With Your Summer Activities

Going to a show? Celebrating July 4? Fretting over the heat death of the planet? These books are perfect for the occasion.

Best Budget Bites: $4.50 Slice and a Pop from Fast Eddie’s Pizza

Are the rumors true, is Eddie's really the torchbearer of the ol' Beek's Pizza recipe? We asked!

Happy Summer! Did Your Kid Get Into the Twin Cities’ Most Exclusive Day Camp?

Inspired by Tolkien, 'D&D,' and video games, Adventures in Cardboard is all about empowering creativity—provided you can secure a spot.

Estate Sales: The Places to Buy Rare Antique Walking Peacocks—Or Anything Else

We talked to an expert for tips and tricks at scoring secondhand deals.

February 22, 2024