American Leather Story: Russell
Mr. Minneapolis Eagle 2016, Russell Waisanen, tells us about his IML experience and how he sees his place as a title holder in our community.
American Leather Story: Leaf
Pup Leaf from the North Star Kennel Club describes how he got into pup play through friends and a Kink U demonstration at the Salon.
American Leather Story: Jim Courtney
The Atons interviewed founding member Jim Courtney in 2010. They have shared this video interview with us.
American Leather Story: Tim Hotchkin
Less than a week after winning the International Leatherboy 2015 title, we sat down with Tim at Steve Lenius’s home to interview him about his leather life.
American Leather Story: Karri Plowman
Karri Plowman tell us how Minnesota Leather Pride was responsible for introducing him to his friends/business partner/lover, Tynan. This interview took place behind the Minnesota Leather Pride booth at the
American Leather Story: David Coral
David Coral tells us how he get involved with Minnesota Leather Pride in 2000, and how it grew from a bar night to a series of events. This interview took
American Leather Story: Robert Smith
Robert Smith started his leather journey back in 1985 in Salt Lake City, Utah. This interview took place behind the Minnesota Leather Pride booth at the Twin Cities Pride Festival.
American Leather Story: Jennifer Allen
Jennifer Allen, Ms Iowa Leather 2014, shares how she first became involved in the kink community over eight years ago when she found herself in a kinky speed-dating event, setup
Announcing 2016 Theme: Think Kink
Five potential themes were presented for voting to the Minnesota leather/kink/BDSM community in November, and now the results are in; "Think Kink" is the theme for Minnesota Leather Pride in
Seeking 2016 Theme
With a new year on the horizon, it is time for us to start thinking about the theme for Minnesota Leather Pride in 2016! As we have done in past
American Leather Story: Nick Bourlotos
Nick shares his American Leather Story of how he got involved in the local Minneapolis community through a local leather store, how he is bringing the San Francisco spirit with
American Leather Story: boy Grayson
Watch this 4 minute interview with boy Grayson as he shares a bit about his life growing up with a figurative pack of wolves, finding his role in the communities,
Saluting the Old, Unfurling the New MN Leather Pride (2008)
In 2008, the Minnesota Leather Pride Planning Committee commissioned a huge new Leather Pride Flag. The Old flag was retired and donated to the Leather Archives & Museum in 2008.
Origin of the Minnesota’s Giant Leather Pride and Rainbow Flags
Interview with Carl Gscheidmeier and Colin Spriestersbach. Constructed for the 1998 Twin Cities Pride Parade by Carl Gscheidmeier with help from Colin Spriestersbach, the first Minnesota giant leather pride and
Origin of the Minnesota’s Giant Leather Pride and Rainbow Flags
Interview with Carl Gscheidmeier and Colin Spriestersbach. Constructed for the 1998 Twin Cities Pride Parade by Carl Gscheidmeier with help from Colin Spriestersbach, the first Minnesota giant leather pride and
Join the Team
Join the Team The public is welcome to attend our open meetings, scheduled for the second Monday of each month. Contact the board president if you would like to attend.
American Leather Story Art Show
Minnesota Leather Pride is proud to announce our 2015 “American Leather Story” art show. We invite Minnesota and national kink and leather artists to submit art for consideration in the
The History of the Minnesota Leather Pride Dog Tag
The Minnesota Leather Pride commemorative and collectible dog tag has been produced and sold by the Minnesota Leather Pride organization for over twenty years. All except the first few dog
Become A 2015 Minnesota Leather Pride Sponsor
Minnesota Leather Pride is seeking sponsors for 2015. “The support of the of clubs, groups, business and leather/kink/BDSM friendly organizations has been vital in helping Minnesota Leather Pride fulfill our mission,”