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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

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

Comedian Maggie Faris is Your New Favorite, Completely Not Creepy, Ice Cream Man

After selling her giant shoe the comedian has moved on to shilling sweet treats.

This Week at HUGE, Black & Funny Will ‘Rise From the Ashes’

The five-day improv-aganza is at its biggest since the festival started in 2016.

March 21, 2023

5 Local Standup Comics to Watch in 2023

Forget 2022! We’re ready to talk about who’s funny this year.

January 11, 2023

What It’s Like to Sell a Really Big Shoe

We asked local comedian Maggie Faris, who's something of an expert on the subject.

June 21, 2022

5 Local Standup Comics to Watch in 2022

Meet up-and-coming artists who aspire to make us laugh.

January 11, 2022

In Memory of Twin Cities Comedy Pioneer Scott Hansen

The local comedy legend died Sunday after years of heart problems.

September 7, 2021