Contributors

Contributing Writer

Denzel Belin

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Denzel Belin (he/him) is Mr. Twin Cities Leather 2026 and placed second runner up at the International Mister Leather competition. Denzel proudly calls Minnesota his home and currently serves as the president of Twin Cities Spectrum, a BIPOC leather, kink, and fetish club. Belin is...

Books writer

E.B. Boatner

E.B. Boatner is a Twin Cities writer and photographer whose work spans news, theater and sports. He has shot professionally since childhood, worked as a freelancer and with the Harvard University News Office, and had a portrait of Georgia O’Keeffe acquired by Harvard’s Fogg Museum....

Contributing Writer

Theo Casio

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Theo Casio (they/them, he/him) is a trans advocate committed to strengthening and uplifting Minnesota’s LGBTQIA2S+ community. They are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social work at Metropolitan State University, focusing on civic engagement and public policy. In 2023, Theo was appointed by the governor...

Contributing Writer

Isaac Johnson

Isaac Johnson is a true rainbow-blooded Minnesotan. Raised on a farm, he went to school and spent over a decade in the Twin Cities before settling in Duluth with his husband. He loves writing for LGBTQ+ readers, believing that when one of us wins, we...

Columnist

Ellie Krug

Ellen (Ellie) Krug transitioned from male to female in 2009 while practicing law in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and later became one of the few attorneys nationally to try jury cases in separate genders. She is the author of Getting to Ellen and Being Ellen, has...

Health contributor

Don Larson

Don Larson has served on the board of the Minnesota Prostate Cancer Coalition (MNPCC) for more than 10 years and is a prostate cancer survivor. He is actively involved in patient education and peer support, helping facilitate several virtual prostate cancer support groups each month....

Arts and nightlife writer

Shane Lueck

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Shane Lueck (he/him) is a Minneapolis-based writer and communications professional who has won multiple awards for his work. His writing most often explores LGBTQ+ culture, books, fashion, arts and entertainment, and the stories that connect people. Having graduated from the University of Minnesota, Shane holds...

Humor columnist

Bill Lund

Bill Lund taught composition in the English Department at Anoka-Ramsey Community College from 2003 until his retirement, after teaching English and writing at colleges in Florida, Indiana and Minnesota. He holds a B.A. in English and history from Westmar College and an M.A. in English...

Food and drink writer

Natalia Mendez

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Natalia Mendez (they/them) is a queer, Indige-Chicanx artist, writer, and photographer. They are committed to community, cooperation, curiosity, and equity. Their work focuses on pulling untold stories into the light. They live in South Minneapolis and can often be found riding their bike or motorcycle...

Author

Cindy Mundahl

Cindy Mundahl is a spiritual director, writer, and public speaker whose work centers on identity, inner freedom, and living with honesty and intention. She has presented to international audiences through organization such as the Out & Equal Workplace Summit, the LGBTQIA+ Leadership Series for Fortune...

Contributing Writer

John Parker

John Parker is the host of The Gaily Show and This Queer Book Saved My Life. An Armenian-American, he founded the Queer Armenian Library which is the world’s first library devoted to works by, for, and about Queer Armenians. He is a founding board member...

Contributing Writer

Chris Stedman

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Chris Stedman is a writer, podcaster, and professor. He teaches at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN, and is the author of the books IRL, Faitheist, and the forthcoming Nothing in Particular. Chris is also the creator, writer, and host of Unread, named one of the...

Arts writer

Harper Steinbach

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Harper Steinbach is an art director, crafter, and visual artist living and working in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They received a degree in Art History and Museum Studies from Seattle Pacific University in 2018. Currently, Harper is the art director for Crafty Queers Club, a local creative...

Randy Stern

For over 25 years, Randy Stern’s byline has appeared in the LGBTQ+ media across various platforms. A Southern California native, he has been in the Twin Cities for 22 years with stories he’s collected for several outlets. He continues to tell stories here and a...