The comedy show that keeps you
About Minnesota Tonight
Minnesota Tonight is the only late night comedy show focused on satirizing the news, politics and issues happening right here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Each taping features monologues, video segments, interviews with local luminaries, and musical guest performances, all filmed right before your eyes.
Videos
Last month, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed a law that created an ad campaign aimed at getting Twin Cities millenials to move to Wisconsin. Number 1 attraction: mystery meat. Video edited by Eric Lindholm.
Bad Bad Hats frontwoman Kerry Alexander performs "Things We Never Say" on Minnesota Tonight. Video edited by Aki Nace.
Watch Minnesota Tonight's Senior Housing Correspondent Denzel Belin break down the history of racial housing discrimination in the Twin Cities and how it effects communities of color today. Subscribe to Minnesota Tonight's Channel - http://bit.ly/2kbz9CR
With the state party conventions tomorrow, Former Governor Jesse Ventura (Brian Smallbeck) would like to make a very important, and last minute announcement. Written by Brian Smallbeck, Lauren Chesnut and Jonathan Gershberg. Video edited by Brian Smallbeck and Ben Hanson.
Minneapolis City Councilmember Jeremiah Ellison (Ward 5) sat down to discuss his new tobacco ordinance, air quality in North Minneapolis, and what he and his dad Keith Ellison really talk about. Video edited by Ben Hanson.
Tim Pawlenty is running for governor again, hoping the sequel is better than the original. Minnesota Tonight's Connor Lane reveals the former governor's homophobia, transphobia and that one time he rented a terrible movie from Blockbuster. Video edited by Aki Nace.
Press
Growler Magazine - 3/28/2018
Who says the news can’t be funny? Now more than ever late night talk shows are platforms that are just as powerful as traditional news outlets. . . watching news commentary shows has become a way for many people to not only laugh at what’s happening in the world, but to stay informed as well... Read More
Star Tribune - 2/19/2018
Eighteen comedians walked into a room last week. Their goal? Crafting another funny episode of “Minnesota Tonight,” a live monthly comedy show that takes a satirical spin through state politics and news...Read More
The Minnesota Daily - 1/29/2018
At Brave New Workshop on Wednesday, Lizzo played over the speakers as audience members found their seats, and a Minnesota plaque was proudly displayed on the podium onstage. This wasn’t just any comedy performance — this was Minnesota’s ... Read More
Southwest Journal - 7/5/2017
A group of local comedians, writers and actors is hosting a monthly show satirizing the people and topics making news in Minnesota. “Minnesota Tonight” features in-depth reports, interviews, musical guests and correspondent segments on... Read More
City Pages - 6/28/2017
The Twin Cities’ own version of The Daily Show is back for another installment, as Minnesota Tonight takes over the Experimental Thinking Centre Theatre inside the Brave New Workshop. Since its inception back in 2015, “Minnesota’s only... Read More
MPR News - 6/30/2017
Political talk shows like "Last Week Tonight" with John Oliver and "The Daily Show" with Trevor Noah are immensely popular for their ability to satirize and analyze the news. A new show in Minneapolis is hoping to do the same, on... Read More
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