MinnRoast 2019: State Sen. Karin Housley and Amy Koch try to balance the state budget by playing ‘$55 Billion Pyramid’
State Sen. Karin Housley and former state Sen. Majority Leader Amy Koch debut a new game show at MinnRoast 2019.
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MinnRoast 2019 slide show #4
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.
MinnRoast 2019 slide show #3
Hundreds crowded into Rock Bottom Brewery on Hennepin for the pre-show Patron reception. MinnPost contributing photographer Annabelle Marcovici captured the evening.
MinnRoast 2019 slide show #2
MinnRoast features Minnesota politicians, journalists, singers and actors. All proceeds support MinnPost’s nonprofit newsroom.
MinnRoast 2019 slide show #1
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.
2019 legislative review: Limited tickets to MinnPost Social now available to general public
The next MinnPost Social is on May 28, featuring reporters Peter Callaghan, Walker Orenstein, and Taryn Phaneuf.
MinnPost Social: MinnPost reporters to recap 2019 legislative session on May 28
Join MinnPost reporters Peter Callaghan, Walker Orenstein, and Taryn Phaneuf for the next MinnPost Social on Tuesday, May 28, at Elsie’s from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
MinnRoast Video: Rep. Tom Emmer on his GOP leadership role and the late Tom Rukavina
Rep. Tom Emmer used his MinnRoast 2019 appearance to discuss the challenges and joys of leading the GOP’s congressional campaign efforts and ends with a tribute to his late friend across the aisle, Tom Rukavina.
Video: At MinnRoast, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson on being superior
Everything’s bigger in Duluth.
May 2019 MinnPost partner offers to members announced
Our next monthly MinnPost members ticket giveaway will start at 2 p.m. on May 7 and feature offers from six partner organizations.
Video: Mayor Melvin Carter brings ‘Hamilton’ to MinnRoast
Mayor Melvin Carter stole the show with his MinnRoast debut in 2018. This year, he definitely managed to live up to the hype. Check out video from his performance.
MinnPost’s own Jim Walsh joins his brother, Terry, at MinnRoast for a special musical act
MinnRoast is the highlight of Minnesota’s political calendar. Every year politicians, journalists, actors, and muscians converge at the State Theatre to gently skewer Minnesota politics and each other.
Can we expect more sweet tunes from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey at MinnRoast 2019?
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reworked Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” for MinnRoast 2018. What will he do this year?
Bradley Greenwald and Sally Wingert lend their talent to MinnRoast 2019
Every year politicians, journalists, actors, and singers converge at the State Theatre to gently skewer Minnesota politics and each other. Get your tickets today!
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson to make her MinnRoast debut
Last year, Mayors Frey and Carter stole the show with their debut musical performances. This year, they’ll have to make way for Duluth Mayor Emily Larson in her MinnRoast debut.
The Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus returns for MinnRoast 2019!
OutLoud! — an ensemble of the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus — has become a perennial crowd favorite at MinnRoast.
MinnRoast: Collusion in the Minnesota congressional delegation
The entire Minnesota congressional delegation is colluding … to make you laugh at MinnRoast 2019. What shenanigans are they up to?
From ‘Today’ to the MinnRoast stage! Kare 11’s Jana Shortal is this year’s emcee
Jana Shortal, the effortlessly cool host of Kare 11’s ‘Breaking the News,’ isn’t afraid to break the rules. So don’t expect that to change as she takes on the role of MinnRoast emcee.
State Sen. Karin Housley and her former campaign manager, Amy Koch, will share the stage at MinnRoast 2019
Former Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch is a MinnRoast veteran. This will be state Sen. Karin Housley’s first appearance on the State Theatre stage.