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For all the Very Big Ideas that “The Chinese Lady” makes one ponder (racism, sexism, immigration, exploitation, xenophobia et al), it’s important to remember one crucial detail: It’s very funny. “I am ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. CATHY WURZER: This is Minnesota Now here on MPR News. I'm Cathy Wurzer. Thanks for joining us. About 10 years ago, a trio of writers and performers came ...

ST PAUL, Minnesota — Later this week, the Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK) will be taking the stage at The Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Naomi Ko, May ...

Over the 50 years since the first Vietnam War-era Southeast Asian refugees arrived in the U.S., there’s been hardship — but there have also been plenty of comedic moments, which is where the St.

Healing comedy with a dash of sex, a Tim Walz impersonator, 10 outrageously talented Asian American women, manga’s “boys’ love” with a bit of bondage thrown in, and a Genghis Khan game show. All of ...

March marks Women’s History Month, bringing the hope of springtime along with the opportunity to celebrate and uplift the women around us who are making waves. Comedy has long been a male-dominated ...