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Nick Swardson Has Been Writin’, Jokin’, and Actin’
 But Not Boozin’

It’s been a pretty wild year and a half for Minnesota comedy’s favorite diarrhea aficionado. 

September 9, 2025

Charlie Roettger Has Great Hair, Better Jokes, and $1,000 as Acme’s 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.'

September 4, 2025

MN’s Ben Katzner on ‘Supple Harlot’ 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.

August 26, 2025

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

A 25th(ish) Anniversary Oral History of Mitch Hedberg’s Never-Released Movie

The Minnesota-shot comedy 'Los Enchiladas!' premiered at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival, but never received a proper release. Twenty years after the death of its writer/director/star, that could soon change.

January 15, 2025

25 Minnesota Predictions for 2025

Are these the shadows of the things that will be, or are they shadows of the things that may be, only?

January 10, 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.