Over 1,200 members, sponsors and friends enjoyed MinnPost’s 11th annual variety show on April 27 at the Historic State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis. Hundreds crowded into Rock Bottom Brewery for the pre-show sponsor reception. Joining regular show performers like Gov. Mark Dayton, Rep. Tom Emmer and Sen. Amy Klobuchar were first-timers Mayor Melvin Carter, Mayor Jacob Frey, actor Tyler Michaels and Prairie Fire Lady Choir. Speaker Kurt Daudt, actress Sally Wingert, and others joined in the fun via video. MinnPost contributing photographer Jana Freiband captured the evening.

MinnRoast volunteers

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
MinnRoast volunteers Mara Jezior, Emerald O’Brien, Lynn Cibuzar, Caitlin Schober, Julie Schaal and MinnPost’s director of finance and operations

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
MinnPost development director Tanner Curl and co-founders Joel and Laurie Kramer
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MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
MinnRoast sponsors Joe Selvaggio, Tricia Haynes and MinnPost publisher Andrew Wallmeyer

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
MinnRoast volunteers Kirsten Erickson and Sarah Posner

MinnRoast sponsors Kim Kieves, MinnPost board member, and Garry Kieves

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
MinnRoast sponsors Kim Kieves, MinnPost board member, and Garry Kieves

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
Anna Kucera and Michelle Benson

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
Dawn and Mike Erlandson

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
Katie Ahmann and MinnRoast event committee member Debbie Irestone

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
Scott Smith and House of Charity event sponsor Todd Connaughty

Members of Prairie Fire Lady Choir

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
Members of Prairie Fire Lady Choir

Shannon Jorgenson and Michelle Lee

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
Shannon Jorgenson and Michelle Lee

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
MinnRoast sponsors Tom and Lynn Rusch and Sandra Nelson and Larry Lamb

Lynn Christine and MinnPost comment moderator Faith Christine

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
Lynn Christine and MinnPost comment moderator Faith Christine

MinnRoast sponsor Ellen Wolfson and Sara Miele

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
MinnRoast sponsor Ellen Wolfson and Sara Miele

Erin Sunseri and MinnRoast sponsor Marissa Schon

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
Erin Sunseri and MinnRoast sponsor Marissa Schon

MinnRoast performer Tesfa Wondemagegnehu and Philip Friedman

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
MinnRoast performer Tesfa Wondemagegnehu and Philip Friedman

MinnPost photo by Jana Freiband
Beth Nelson and Joyce Field

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