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With Its Radical Premise, Uproar’s Open Mic Changed Twin Cities Comedy

'Our message became infamous to cis, straight, white males.'

September 6, 2024

The Roller Skating Family Cruising Through MN’s Last Rinks

'We didn’t have a choice when we were kids. We had to go skating.'

5 Twin Cities Comics to Watch in 2024

These next-gen comics are working rural crowds, starting their own standup nights, and absolutely not quitting.

January 17, 2024

Expelliarmus, Transphobia! Quidditch Is Now Quadball.

How Major League and U.S. Quadball leagues are transforming into the world’s most inclusive sport, even though its creator is not.

December 14, 2023

Minneapolis Stripper Awards Celebrate Pole Princesses, HBICs, and Sex Workers’ Rights 

'Strippers are the best. We’re fabulous and everyone else needs to catch up.'

December 5, 2023

Minnesota Has a Russian-Speaking Comedy Scene?! 

Yes! And it’s bringing big laughs (Громкий смех!) and support for Ukraine to the 10,000 Laughs Festival.

October 11, 2023