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SPEAK MPLS Reimagining the future of media. Create, engage, & amplify your voice— 2 studios, classes & equipment

05/18/2026

That’s a wrap on Art-A-Whirl 2026! hit the streets for Art Check, chatting with art lovers and collectors about the incredible local artwork they discovered this weekend. Drop a comment and tag an artist you supported 👇

Thanks for another unforgettable Art-A-Whirl celebrating creativity, community, and independent artists. Keep buying local art all year long!

05/17/2026

There are just a few hours left in Day 2 of Art-A-Whirl, the largest open artist studio tour in the country, so don’t miss these hidden gems across Northeast Minneapolis tonight ✨

Keep the good times rollin’ with live music, LIVE TATTOOS, art vendors, and craft ciders at . Then gallop on over to for WRODEO DIVE featuring bull riding presented by alongside 30+ local artists, food trucks, and more 🤠🔥 Run don’t walk to behind the Waterbury Building for live music, art vendors, food trucks, and an outdoor art party. Don’t miss Cinema Red main gallery in the Northrup King Building, in partnership with the artists and collectives behind . Then cap off the night by hopping over to to borrow a bike for an hour or all weekend and roll with .bike at 8:15pm tonight for a Disco Cowboy night ride through the Arts District.

05/17/2026

“Movies of the future!” That’s the longtime mantra of and and in this clip from his visit to the SPEAK MPLS studio, Lloyd talks about taking on Warner Bros. and what it looks like to fight for creative freedom in an industry dominated by massive corporations. Get Tromatized by the full Lloyd Kaufman interview with where they discuss geopolitics, how Minneapolis is inspiring the world, the importance of independent film, and what he looks for in a movie.

Watch the full exclusive interview tonight on SPEAK MPLS TV Channel 17 at 9pm Central. Link in bio.

04/19/2026

Premiering tonight on SPEAK MPLS TV Channel 17 at 7:30pmCT! Record Store Day in Minneapolis with was hot. 🔥⚡️She took over with a live in-store set celebrating her debut album Good, Like It Should Be. This moment from “Book Cover” says it all. The whole room singing “Baby, you should try me…” together!

Catch the full 20-minute performance tonight at 7:30pm with an 8pm encore on SPEAK MPLS TV channel 17. Link in bio! Filmed by the crew.

04/18/2026

Happy Record Store Day from Minneapolis! The crew caught up with longtime fans, vinyl collectors, and curious music lovers at after early morning lines to snag signed albums and free posters. Inside, the energy kept going with live performances, DJ sets, and sweet treats and food from local vendors. From the crowd, shared, “Physical media and vinyl allow people to really get right into the soul of the music...and directly support artists.”

Packed record stores around the world today are a reminder of the lasting role they play in bringing people together through music. Shout out to the amazing staff at , a Minneapolis fixture since 1968, where generations have come to discover new music, connect and, like says, CATCH A VIBE ⚡️⚡️⚡️

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04/17/2026

“I think of my art as a medicinal practice – just like cooking food, you don’t cook it for its own sake. You want it to be nutritious. You want it to be healthy. That’s how I feel about the art.”

In South Minneapolis, artist Ricardo Levins Morales uses his studio on Minnehaha Avenue as a space for art, healing, and community connection. Since growing up in Puerto Rico, Ricardo has been drawn to art. From sketching animals and pirates as a kid to capturing the resilience of his community today, he has long used art to help people find their power.

For , creative resistance is a powerful form of organizing. It centers community needs and builds meaningful connections. He describes art as a “medicinal practice.” Just as healthy food nourishes the body, intentional art can support healing.

SPEAK MPLS Multimedia Journalist Saniah Bates spoke with him about his origin story, his work in screenprinting and woodcutting, and his role as a creative organizer. Visit RLM Art Studio at 3260 Minnehaha Ave and rlmartstudio.com to learn more.

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04/14/2026

Pocket Production is all about creating content with the phone in your pocket! Learn tips and tricks about how to use simple equipment and your smartphone to create high quality video productions.

Interested in taking classes at SPEAK MPLS? Check out our Spring class schedule in our bio!

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April is here, rain, SNOW or shine! Watch our new AMPLIFY MPLS: Creative Resistance series featuring local artists who c...
04/08/2026

April is here, rain, SNOW or shine! Watch our new AMPLIFY MPLS: Creative Resistance series featuring local artists who center community voices and amplify social issues. Don’t miss Show Up for Eat Street, helping raise nearly $200K for Eat Street businesses. Explore Spring classes and grab a spot in our Record Store Day In the Field class on 4/18. Tune into SPEAK MPLS TV for new shows and St. Paul Saints games. 3 RYSE MPLS short films are Upper Midwest Emmy® Student Production Award Nominees! - https://mailchi.mp/speakmpls/updates_april2026

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