Give Me The Mike
Exploring Minnesota and Beyond.
Meet Mike
Well hey there. Welcome. I’m Mike Marcotte. I’m a 30-something living in downtown Minneapolis. Read about my life journey and discover what my website is all about.
Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is hands-down my favorite time of year. And although the 2020 Great Minnesota Get Together is not be taking place, there are plenty of ways to get your Fair fix during the coronavirus pandemic.
Best of Minnesota Guides
From bingo halls to museums, learn what you selected as the best spots in Minnesota! As part of this series, I visit each spot in the top 5 to share their stories and get insider tips for when you go.
A Minneapolis nonprofit is giving away $250,000 in grants to LGBT individuals
PFund continues their mission where lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are celebrated and live free from discrimination, violence, invisibility, and isolation.
Three must-visit LGBTQ-friendly vacation destinations
No matter if your 2020 dream vacation was happening by plane, train, or automobile—chances are COVID-19 has altered or canceled those plans. Despite COVID, LGBTQ-friendly destinations around the country are still open for business.
Watch a livestream of a princess’s likeness carved out of 90 pounds of butter
Starting Thursday, August 13, candidates will be on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds to get their likeness carved out of a 90 pound block of butter. It’s a Minnesota State Fair tradition that draws thousands of onlookers.