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Lavender Magazine ending publication after 31 years covering Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nick Longworth , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The magazine has been in publication for 31 years, providing a platform for the community.
A publication that has been a voice for Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community for over 30 years is coming to an end. Lavender Magazine will be printing its last issue, marking the conclusion of its long run. The magazine has been in publication for 31 years, providing a platform for the community.
Further details about the closure can be found through local news sources. For those looking for more information, additional details are available from FOX 9 KMSP, the source of this news.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A publication that has been a voice for Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community for over 30 years is coming to an end. Lavender Magazine will be printing its last issue, marking the conclusion of its long run…
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