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Nick Swardson Has Been Writinā, Jokinā, and Actināā¦ But Not Boozinā
Itās been a pretty wild year and a half for Minnesota comedyās favorite diarrhea aficionado.Ā
Charlie Roettger Has Great Hair, Better Jokes, and $1,000 as Acmeās 2025 Funniest Person Contest Winner
'I want to ... go through the stage of my career where I do a bunch of shows for two weeks, then come back with less money than I started with.'
MNās Ben Katzner on āSupple Harlotā Comedy Special, Graphic Novels, and His Redman Collab
'I want to bring respect back to Minneapolis comedy for the non-famous,' says Katzner, whose Redman collab hits shelves today.
From the Streets of Afghanistan to the Dojos of Burnsville, Saber Fakoori Is Ready to FightĀ
The MMA athlete, making his U.S. debut this weekend, has never lost a fight.
My Journey to Become a Sneakerhead at Maplewood Mall
Wanna see a pair of $2,500 shoes?Ā
Read an Excerpt From āHome Club,ā a New Book on the History of MNās Legendary Acme Comedy Co.
Racket contributor Patrick Strait catalogs the world-famous comedy club's 'up-and-comers and comebacks.'
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 itās 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.
