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There's no way to discuss invoking the Insurrection Act besides seriously.

First Avenue’s rock-star stage manager Conrad Sverkerson dies at 66 The Twin Cities native “ran a tight ship” at Minneapolis’ legendary nightclub for 37 years and was frequently shouted out by musicians.

"We would go out on tour for two months, and whether it went well or not, we were always happy to come home to play that final show at First Ave because we knew Conrad would be there to greet us."

RIP Conrad Sverkerson

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As Chappell Roan elevates Kansas City's queer scene, artists and drag performers seize the moment Fans and artists around Kansas City are embracing the excitement around Missouri-born Chappell Roan, who will perform two sold-out concerts this weekend. Two local drag performers, Karmella Uchawi and Minti Varieties, were tapped to help open the shows.

Fans and artists around Kansas City are embracing the excitement around Missouri-born Chappell Roan, who will perform two sold-out concerts this weekend. Two local drag performers were tapped to help open the shows.

1/ DEVELOPING: A journalist was rushed to New York-Presbyterian Hospital following another incident with an ICE agent at 26 Federal Plaza, an immigration court in NYC. The last I heard, he was getting X-rays for his lower back.

Millions of seniors could lose access to telehealth without deal in Congress Millions of American seniors could see major disruptions to health services amid a government shutdown.

Most telehealth covered under Medicare is set to expire today. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

‘Only Ugly Guys’ Is More Beautiful Than You’d Expect - Racket A provocative new play asserts a bold and innovative presence in Twin Cities theater.

"Engh’s script is hilarious, breakneck, and so profusely gay that it reads like a dialect. It exemplifies how much the amorphousness of gay identity owes to a ravenous consumption and regurgitation of media."

wait its sage*****

my concert calendar is beating my ass rn so sadly not this evening haha but would love to hang at another show 🫡

if you drink get the drink with thyme !!

its so cute

omg unreal

Laura’s teal Surly Straggler is parked in front of pretty blue morning glories on a fence

Look at these morning glories!

A bicyclist’s DIY project brings light to darkened Midtown Greenway - MinnPost Alex Tsatoulis grew frustrated with lack of lighting along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, so he grabbed some lights and a ladder.

I wrote about one man's quest to not have to ride in pitch black darkness through South Minneapolis. Modern day Don Quixote here, except the windmills are lampposts stripped of copper. www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...

Fall color change slower than usual this September in Minnesota Minnesota’s unseasonably warm September weather pattern appears to be slowing our annual fall color change.

Our lingering summery warmth means fall colors changes are slower than usual around Minnesota this year.
Highs in the 80s are likely most of next week! 🌡️
Could peak fall colors in the Twin Cities run into late October?? 🍁
#mnwx
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

omg

A welcoming bandwagon: New and lifelong Lynx fans rally for team, community in WNBA semifinals The inclusivity of the franchise plays into its growing fan base and attracts even those who aren’t usually interested in sports.

“I’ve never been to a more diverse or inclusive crowd at any concert, any sporting event of any kind,“ said Justin Vernon, the Grammy-award winning frontman of Bon Iver who launched a philanthropic partnership with the Lynx this season.

www.startribune.com/lynx-fans-se...

NOOOOO

Palmer’s Bar goes out with a blast of horns, piano and tears Sunday’s 11-hour final blowout at the 119-year-old Minneapolis dive bar ended with Cornbread Harris taking longtime patrons to “church.”

So long, Palmer’s. What a perfectly fun, familial and a wee bit chaotic ending.
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Service workers across the University of Minnesota system strike The strike at the Crookston and Morris campuses began late Monday night.

More than 1,400 University of Minnesota workers will be on strike by Tuesday night.

Key stat: Canada produces 80% of us newsprint

Did you find love this summer? Tell us your Minnesota meet-cute Fill out a form and tell us your 2025 Minnesota summer love story.

Did you find love outside the club this summer? We want to hear about it! Tell us about your summer crush/missed connection/romance @startribune.com for a story about Minnesota meet cutes. www.startribune.com/did-you-find...

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Screenshot of an announcement from SESAME WORKSHOP. The Sesame Street library is coming to YouTube! Beginning in January 2026, YouTube will have the largest digital library of Sesame Street content, with hundreds of full episodes coming to the Sesame Street channels. Join us as we help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder, one episode at a time.

Oh HELL yes

Minnesota High School Sports | Strib Varsity Coverage of high school sports in the Twin Cities and around Minnesota, from the regular season through the tournaments, with discussion forums and stats.

That's a non-exhaustive list (I've got to get back to reporting!), just a sampling of the kinds of work so many awesome, talented folks are doing over at stribvarsity.com, especially as the Strib Varsity team continues to grow and take shape!

It's been a year since my 7-day contract with @stribsports.startribune.com (+ now Strib Varsity) was upgraded to a standard player agreement (bad internship-to-full-time WNBA analogy?)

After 365 days covering high school sports, here's some of my favorite stories I've written on the beat ⬇️🧵

you've killed it!!!

for less than 150..... lol

long shot but: if anyone is selling a ticket to wet leg at first ave on 9/9 can you PLEASE let a girl know

How to help victims of the Annunciation Church shooting Donations and blood are needed to support those impacted by the mass shooting in south Minneapolis.

How to help victims of the Annunciation Church shooting
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Fake Labubus don’t dampen the fun at the Minnesota State Fair The fair said attendees should ask questions about Labubus and other products to make sure they meet their expectations.

Heard you might need a light read? Fake labubus and blind boxes have taken over the Minnesota State Fair, but fans don't seem to mind. @startribune.com www.startribune.com/fake-labubus...