Patrick Strait

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Freewheel Bike
Lifestyle
Jan 11, 2017

Minnesotan Winter Bikers Are All About Fat Bikes and Frozen Fingers

Let’s be real: Winters in Minnesota are seriously bullshit.

Parlour Bar
Drink
Nov 2, 2016

MSP's Bartender of the Year Shakes Up the Cocktail Scene

For some bar patrons, bartending is about serving up as many drinks as possible, as quickly as possible.

MSP Drag Kings
Entertainment
Oct 19, 2016

What It's Like to Be a Drag King in MSP

It’s Friday night at the Town House Bar, the oldest LGBT bar in St. Paul.

Bike mechanic Minneapolis
Lifestyle
Sep 21, 2016

Things People in the Twin Cities Are Irrationally Passionate About

Minnesotans are very passionate people -- whether it’s something as big as supporting marriage equality or our undying affection for Prince, we are incredibly prideful when it comes to our home state.

MSP Historic Baseball League
Lifestyle
Aug 18, 2016

Up to Bat With MSP's Historic 'Base Ball' League

While the Twins are busy disappointing baseball fans all across Minnesota, Corky Gaskell and the Roosters Base Ball Club of Rochester are keeping the spirit of the game alive.

Vicinity Coffee in Minneapolis
Drink
Jun 27, 2016

What Are the Most Underrated Coffee Shops in the Twin Cities? We Found Out.

Coffee addicts and alcoholics have one thing in common: "too late in the day" isn't really a thing.

Nice Ride Minnesota bike share couple
Sex + Dating
Jun 13, 2016

All the Reasons Why Dating Someone From the Twin Cities Is the Best

For those unfamiliar with the dating landscape of the Twin Cities -- or newbies arriving to town looking for love -- there's one thing you should know: we’ve kind of got it going on.

Wrestlepalooza magic carpet
Lifestyle
Jun 8, 2016

Diving Into the Rebirth of Minnesota's Independent Pro Wrestling Scene

It’s a wild Saturday night inside Minneapolis’ famed First Avenue nightclub.

Sex World sign
Sex + Dating
May 4, 2016

The Secrets of SexWorld: Inside Minnesota's Most Erotic Icon

Tucked back in the Warehouse District of Downtown Minneapolis, past the stadiums, bars, and boutique office suites, sits one of the most iconic landmarks in all of Minnesota.

acme comedy club
Lifestyle
Mar 21, 2016

The (New) Golden Era of Minnesota Comedy

If you read any interview with your favorite comedian, chances are pretty good that a question about his or her favorite towns to perform in will arise.

Lifestyle
Feb 10, 2016

Inside the House of Balls, the Twin Cities' Most Fantastically Odd Museum

With all due respect to cinematic classics like Kingpin and The Big Lebowski, the leisure sport of bowling doesn’t typically inspire a whole lot of artistic inspiration.

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