Census figures reveal that the Minneapolis-St. Most LGBT Americans associate “gay America” with San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York City few are aware that 2001 U.S. Paul, and surrounding communities within Minnesota. Queer Twin Cities (The University of Minnesota Press) is the first book to address the history of the LGBT population in Minneapolis, St. Minnesotans value the ability to endure and make do, preferring to drive a regular car “like everyone else” even if they can afford a BMW convertible.Ī polite, honest, hardworking person who participates in community events and talks with their neighbor about the weather will fit in well in Minnesota, regardless of where they were born or who they find attractive.įor this reason, the concept of “coming out” in Minnesota, as well as the evolution of LGBT community and LGBT activism in Minnesota, takes a slightly different path than in more aggressive cities like New York or flamboyant cities such as Los Angeles. In Minnesota, understatement is a virtue. ‘Queer Twin Cities’ by GLBT Oral History Project
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