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 and rainbow flags marched in every Pride parade from 1998 to 2007.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out our Community Safety & Inclusivity Survey earlier this year. Your willingness to share your experiences and ideas is what
Every year, the Minnesota Leather Pride dog tag does something remarkable: it takes the pulse of our community and renders it in metal. What began over 30 years ago as
We Want to Hear From You Minnesota Leather Pride is dedicated to creating a community that is safe, inclusive, and welcoming for all. To support this goal, we have launched
The community acknowledges allegations of harassment and discrimination in partnered venues, emphasizing a zero-tolerance stance. A project was initiated to address safety and inclusivity concerns, particularly for transgender and AFAB individuals. The plan includes gathering community feedback and experiences, with a survey launching by December to improve local safe spaces moving forward.