About MN Comedy
This seems fairly self-explanatory.
But just in case, here you go: MN Comedy is a site dedicated to the latest news, events and performers putting their stamp on standup comedy in - wait for it - Minnesota.
For over 40 years, Minnesota has been one of the most influential and thriving comedy scenes, and our goal is to help continue to grow that scene and shine a light on the people who make it great.
Patrick Strait has been writing about comedy for more than 15 years in Minnesota, and has been featured in City Pages, The Growler, Thrillist, Bring Me the News and others. His first book, "Funny Thing About Minnesota..." is available now through the Minnesota Historical Society Press. He himself is not very funny.
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More of Patrick in the (Comedy) Media
Fox 9: Laughter without liquor: Sober comedy show in Minneapolis gives back to community
In 2019, I produced the first-annual Recovery Riot comedy show at Acme Comedy Company. It featured no booze on the menu, and all proceeds went to benefit Stepping Stones sober living in St. Paul.
KAXE: Area Voices: The story of Minneapolis’ famous Acme Comedy Co.
In the lead up to the release of my second book, I had a great chat with the KAXE morning show in northern Minnesota about the important role Acme played in Minnesota standup, even beyond the Twin Cities.
Star Tribune: Author of book on Acme Comedy Co. lists his favorite local comics
Star Tribune: Author of book on Acme Comedy Co. lists his favorite local comics
I had the chance to chat with Neal Justin about my favorite comedy books, standup comedy bucket list shows, and my motivations for writing Home Club.
WDIO: The story of Acme Comedy, the ‘Home Club’
Star Tribune: Author of book on Acme Comedy Co. lists his favorite local comics
WDIO's The Lift chatted with me about standup comedy, BOTH of my books, and my book signing event happening in Duluth, Minn.
MPR: 'Recovery Riot' brings night of comedy to Minneapolis' Alano Club
Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine: New Book Chronicles Minnesota’s Legendary Acme Comedy Co.
Cathy Wurzer at Minnesota Public Radio had me on for a great talk about my sobriety journey, and my third annual(ish) sober comedy fundraiser, Recovery Riot, which took place at the Minneapolis Alano Club in 2023.
Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine: New Book Chronicles Minnesota’s Legendary Acme Comedy Co.
Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine: New Book Chronicles Minnesota’s Legendary Acme Comedy Co.
Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine did an indepth feature about my new book, Home Club, the history of Acme Comedy Company, and our massive book launch event at the club in March 2025.