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From the Streets of Afghanistan to the Dojos of Burnsville, Saber Fakoori Is Ready to Fight 

The MMA athlete, making his U.S. debut this weekend, has never lost a fight.

These Disabled Comics Bring Big Laughs to Minnesota Stages

'I used to think my deafness was something I should try and hide and not talk about. Now, as cheesy as it sounds, I realize it’s kind of like a superpower in terms of comedy.'

With Mysterious Health Woes Managed, Cy Amundson Is Back at Acme After a 5-Year Break

Constant pain forced the locally launched comedian to go on hiatus. Now he's ready to get back onstage.

February 12, 2025

5 Twin Cities Comics to Watch in 2025

Whether they're tragically hitting a raccoon with their car, riffing on lasagna, or embarrassing themselves at the car mechanic, these standups are gonna make you laugh.

Veteran Standup Maggie Faris Rides Her Recent Hot Streak Into… TikTok?

‘I’m going to ride in on a tiny motorcycle, wearing an Evel Knievel onesie.’

November 26, 2024

Empowering and ‘Just Really Fucking Cool’: FAWK Turns 10

How the Funny Asian Women Kollective uses humor to combat the invisibility and dehumanization. 

November 8, 2024

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

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

September 6, 2024