Corey Anderson

The show included monologues, songs and videos featuring host Jana Shortal, Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Tom Emmer, state Sen. Karin Housley, Mayors Melvin Carter and Jacob Frey, singers Jim and Terry Walsh, singer/actor Bradley Greenwald, choral group OutLoud! and many more.

Hundreds crowded into Rock Bottom Brewery on Hennepin for the pre-show Patron reception. MinnPost contributing photographer Annabelle Marcovici captured the evening.

MinnRoast features Minnesota politicians, journalists, singers and actors. All proceeds support MinnPost’s nonprofit newsroom.

Over 1,100 Patrons, sponsors and friends enjoyed MinnPost’s 12th annual variety show on April 26 at the Historic State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

Photos from the reception at Loews and program featuring MinnPost editor Andrew Putz interviewing author and civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson.

Over 400 MinnPost members and friends gathered to hear MinnPost editor Andrew Putz interview civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson.

Around 1,200 members, sponsors and friends enjoyed MinnPost’s 11th annual variety show on April 27, and MinnPost contributor Jana Freiband captured the evening in photos.

Around 1,200 members, sponsors and friends enjoyed MinnPost’s 11th annual variety show at the Historic State Theatre on April 27, and MinnPost contributing photographer Jana Freiband captured the evening.

Around 1,200 members, sponsors and friends enjoyed MinnPost’s 11th annual variety show at the Historic State Theatre on April 27, and MinnPost contributing photographer Jana Freiband captured the evening.

Around 1,200 members, sponsors and friends enjoyed MinnPost’s 11th annual variety show, MinnRoast, at the Historic State Theatre on April 27. MinnPost contributing photographer Jana Freiband captured the evening.