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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.

Read an Excerpt From ‘The Many Facets of Eyedea,’ a New Oral History on the Celebrated MN Rapper

For the just-released book, publisher Parker Pubs collected quotes from dozens of people who knew Eyedea best.

January 6, 2025

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

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

The Life Cycle of a BareBones Puppet

The beloved puppet production explores the tension between nature and technology under capitalism at its 31st Annual Halloween Extravaganza.

October 31, 2024

Fall Arts Guide 2024

The very best things to do, from music to comedy to festivals and beyond.

September 11, 2024

Get Thee to A Cidery: Shakespeare at the Pub Brings Free Theater to Sociable

The Gray Mallard Theater Company delivers a third season of outdoor theater with ‘Romeo and Juliet.’

‘Everyone Knows Puppetry Lives Here’: Why is Minneapolis Such a Puppet Town?

From the founding of the Twin Cities Puppeteers Guild to the rise of new groups like Monkeybear’s Harmolodic Workshop, this town sure loves its puppets.