CALL FOR STORIES For National Coming Out Day on October 11, Q Minnesota is inviting you to share your coming out story. Submit here: qminnesota.com/share-your-s... Your story. Your pace. #NationalComingOutDay #QMinnesota

October is LGBTQ+ History Month. We honor the people and movements that shaped our communities in Minnesota and beyond, including voices too often left out of the telling. Our history is still being written. Your story is part of it. #LGBTQHistoryMonth #QMinnesota

Issue 1 is here, and we’re feeling the love! Thank you to our contributors, readers, and everyone cheering us on. And to A.M. Photography for this beautiful cover photo! We’re proud to be here for you. We have a lot to cover this month. Let’s get to it! qminnesota.com

Our writer introductions continue with Randy Stern, who’s been writing for LGBTQ+ media for more than 25 years. Read his guide, “LGBTQ+ Sports Leagues in Minnesota,” in Q’s debut issue, now online and in print. qminnesota.com

Q Minnesota is HERE! Our first issue is out and our website is live! Read the stories and find a FREE copy near you qminnesota.com Got your issue? Snap a photo and tag us! We’d love to repost and see where Q is showing up.

Meet John Parker (he/him), host of The Gaily Show and founder of the Queer Armenian Library! Read his story, “Local Queer Media: From Golden Age to Renaissance,” in Q’s debut issue tomorrow, October 1! qminnesota.com

Q launches tomorrow, and we’ve got more writers to meet! Welcome Isaac Johnson (he/him), a Duluth writer who believes when one of us wins, we all win. Look for his story, “Get in the Huddle,” in our debut issue October 1! qminnesota.com

Meet Bill Lund, Q’s humor columnist! A retired English instructor, Bill brings decades of experience writing speeches, advertising copy, and books for young readers. We’re happy to welcome him to Q. Read his first column Thursday, October 1!

Andy Lien and Nell Gelhaus joined John Parker on The Gaily Show to talk about Q’s first issue, community voices, and our vision for a virtual community center. Watch the full interview: www.youtube.com/live/b-6rETJ...

Meet Q writer Cindy Mundahl (she/her)! In an excerpt from Reclamation: An Asexual & Aromantic Journey to Wholeness, she reflects on letting go of the pressure to find romantic love and discovering belonging in her life. Read it October 1 in Q’s debut issue.

Q is making headlines! Thank you to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Alexandra DeYoe for sharing the story behind Q Minnesota. Our debut print issue arrives October 1. Read the feature: mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...

Meet Harper Steinbach (they/them), a Minneapolis artist, Crafty Queers Club art director, and Q writer and illustrator! Their story, “6 Queer Artists We Can’t Get Enough Of,” offers picks for what to see and collect. Read it in Q’s debut issue October 1st

Meet Denzel Belin (he/him), writer, actor, director and Mr. Twin Cities Leather 2026. In Q’s debut issue, he shares his journey through International Mister Leather, reflecting on brotherhood and joy as resistance. Read his story October 1!

We can’t wait to share Q Minnesota with you! From fundraisers and benefits to health, wellness, and local news, we’re bringing stories of LGBTQ+ life in Minnesota to print and online. We’re proud of the work going into our launch and grateful for your support!

Ellie Krug (she/her) is an author, attorney, and speaker whose work centers on inclusion. In her column for Q, she explores what federal threats to trans healthcare mean for Minnesota and where to find support. Q’s debut issue arrives October 1, online and in print.

Let’s welcome Shane Lueck (he/him) to Q! His feature, “The Tease Goes On,” celebrates Twin Cities burlesque and the generations sharing its stage. Here’s a peek at Shane’s story, coming in Q’s first issue on October 1.

Meet Q’s writers: Theo Casio (they/them, he/him), trans advocate and chair of the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans. Theo explores what a statewide LGBTQIA2S+ community needs survey reveals and how its findings can drive change. Read it October in Q’s debut issue qminnesota.com

Meet Q’s Writers! Leading up to our October 1 launch, we’re introducing the people behind the stories. First up: Natalia Mendez (they/them), whose story for Q explores three Minneapolis restaurants celebrating cultural roots and welcoming LGBTQ+ diners. qminnesota.com

Get to know the businesses, organizations and local spots serving Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community. Q’s Community & Business Directory is coming soon! Want your business included? Visit qminnesota.com to add your listing and sign up for the launch email.

Our first issue is two weeks away! Our Parenting & Family coverage will spotlight LGBTQ+ family stories, local gatherings and activities for young people across Minnesota. We hope you’ll join us!

A new monthly magazine for Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community. Q Minnesota’s print magazine launches next month, featuring queer voices, local perspectives, and stories from across the state. Sign up at qminnesota.com to get notified when Q launches

Your wellbeing is part of the story. Next month, Q Minnesota brings you health news and local wellness resources alongside coverage of LGBTQ+ news, culture and everyday life. What’s one health or wellness topic you wish got more attention? #Minnesota

Your next good plan is coming to Q. Our statewide events calendar launches on the site next month. What events or venues do you want to see on the calendar? Tell us in the comments!

Meet you after dark. Q will spotlight Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ nightlife and events in print and online this October. Think live music, dance floors, and drag shows. Where’s your favorite spot for a night out in Minnesota?

On the list yet? Get an email when Q Minnesota’s website and debut issue go live in October. Sign up at qminnesota.com. Be first. Be part of Q.

We’re getting Q Minnesota ready for its October launch, with news that matters to LGBTQ+ people across the state. What’s happening in your community that deserves a closer look? We’d love to hear about it.

Find your community. Pride celebrations, meetups, organizations, and the people bringing Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community together. Q Minnesota is coming October 2026! Sign up to get notified when we go live: qminnesota.com

Q Minnesota is looking for writers. We want pitches from writers across race and ethnicity, trans and nonbinary experience, generation, rural and urban Minnesota, disability, immigration status, class, and faith. Pitch us: qminnesota.com/pitch/

What a week. Since sharing that Q Minnesota is coming, this community's response has floored us — and the Star Tribune covered our launch too (photo: a.m. photography). First issue lands in October. Thank you. qminnesota.com #QMinnesota #Minnesota #QueerMN #LocalNews