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Alex Strangman

Alex Strangman, A&E Editor

Name: Alex Strangman
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @foarthkind
Pronouns: he/him/his

Alex Strangman is the Arts & Entertainment editor at the Minnesota Daily. Alex has been with the Daily since 2019, starting as an Arts & Entertainment reporter. A Colorado native, but raised in Wisconsin, he is in his fourth year at the University of Minnesota, majoring in Journalism. In his free time, Alex can be found scouring Reddit for hip-hop leaks, skateboarding around campus and watching all of his favorite sports teams lose.

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Heat of the week: 6ix9ine, hop-hop holidays and an “ethereal bisexual”

Heat of the week: 6ix9ine, hop-hop holidays and an “ethereal bisexual”

by Alex Strangman
Published November 23, 2020
Heat of the week: Documentaries, Doe Boy and dope local threads

Heat of the week: Documentaries, Doe Boy and dope local threads

by Alex Strangman
Published November 16, 2020
Heat of the week: Sandler, Savage and soul food

Heat of the week: Sandler, Savage and soul food

by Alex Strangman, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Published October 13, 2020
Courtesy of  Elise Radspinner.

Directing duo keeps film Coool

by Alex Strangman
Published May 7, 2020
Sullivan Moran (4) rides his scooter uphill at Powderhorn park in Minneapolis on Tuesday, March 31.

Twin Cities parks: no amenities, no problem

by Alex Strangman
Published May 6, 2020
Illustration by Jane Borstad.

Reading’s not dead: Book lovers can still access local libraries and bookstores

by Alex Strangman
Published May 1, 2020
Tips and tricks from UMN RecWell trainers to get moving during quarantine

Tips and tricks from UMN RecWell trainers to get moving during quarantine

by Alex Strangman
Published April 27, 2020
Apparel Designer Maggie Thompson assembles a mask in her apartment on Tuesday, April 21. With each mask sold, Thompson donates two to individuals and partnering organizations.

One stitch at a time: Local clothing designers support community with masks

by Alex Strangman
Published April 23, 2020
Courtesy of Julia Maiuri.

Grad student creates virtual art gallery in Animal Crossing

by Alex Strangman
Published April 22, 2020
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Q&A: About to cut your hair in quarantine? Here’s advice from a professional hairdresser

by Alex Strangman
Published April 16, 2020
A cyclist rides past a vacant St. Anthony Main Theatre on Monday, April 6.

Filling a void, local film organizations create online streaming platforms

by Alex Strangman
Published April 15, 2020
Courtesy of Miles Carlson.

‘Don’t try this at home’: U alum creates ‘dangerous art’

by Alex Strangman
Published April 9, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Review: Childish Gambino awakens more than just love on new album

by Alex Strangman
Published April 1, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Topping 2,300 entries, theater “bakeoff” brings camaraderie to quarantine

by Alex Strangman
Published March 28, 2020
Brode Benish, a first year student at the University of St. Thomas and Sophia Rossman, a first year student at St. Catherine University, sit on Bridge 1 over Minnehaha Falls in Minnehaha Regional Park in Minneapolis on Wednesday, March 25.

Wondering how to stay sane under quarantine?

by Alex Strangman
Published March 25, 2020
Morgan La Casse

How to support local artists when concerts are canceled

by Alex Strangman
Published March 25, 2020
The exterior of Varsity Theater in Dinkytown on April 26, 2017.

Twin Cities live music venues will stay closed until at least April

by Alex Strangman
Published March 22, 2020
Sarah Mai

UMN theater students’ creative quarantine competition goes viral

by Alex Strangman
Published March 15, 2020
From left, Izzy Bobby, Carter Ridl, Jacob Mechler, Henry Kueppers and coach Summer Freed of MN long form improv team “Robot Family Band” laugh while posing for a portrait before their team practice on Wednesday, March 4. The team won the Upper Midwest Regional Championship for long form improv, and is now advancing to nationals.

UMN improv troupe “yes ands” their way to nationals

by Alex Strangman
Published March 6, 2020
An intricately designed Vintage Hermes Paris jacket at The Cat and The Cobra thrift and Consignment store on Friday, Feb 29.

Four wild vintage items at Northeast’s “The Cat and the Cobra”

by Alex Strangman
Published March 5, 2020
Courtesy of Mod Sun.

Q&A: Mod Sun talks music, sobriety and positivity

by Alex Strangman
Published February 27, 2020
Ai Weiwei's "Safe Passage", installed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art for the exhibition "When Home Won’t Let You Stay: Art and Migration". Courtesy of Charles Walbridge.

New at Mia, “When Home Won’t Let You Stay”: Artists respond to migration

by Alex Strangman
Published February 27, 2020
Exhibit Curator Amoke Kubat poses for a portrait in the Weisman Art Museum on Saturday, Feb. 15. Yo Mama’s House, an artist, activist and healer cooperative, is celebrating Black History Month and Women’s History Month with this pop-up display. (Emily Urfer / Minnesota Daily)

“Black to the Future”: new WAM exhibit celebrates a rich African history

by Alex Strangman
Published February 20, 2020
The Fillmore Minneapolis. Courtesy of Live Nation.

The Fillmore brings retro style to North Loop concert scene

by Alex Strangman
Published February 17, 2020
Artist Lil Crush poses for a portrait at RiverRock Studios on Monday Feb 10. Lil Crush goes on “Me, Myself, I’m kind of a heartbroken kid, and I’m all about love in every form. Whether it’s the bad kind or the good kind."

Underground Update: World’s got a Lil Crush

by Alex Strangman
Published February 17, 2020
Angel Hawari evaluates the placement of a painting during setup for Safeword: An Erotic Art Show at the A-Mill Underground Museum on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Just in time for Valentine’s day, erotic art show pops up in Minneapolis

by Alex Strangman
Published February 13, 2020
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Review: Lil Wayne’s “Funeral”

by Alex Strangman
Published February 10, 2020
From left, Lilliana Loll, Arcadia Langmead and Harrison Browning pose for portraits on Friday, Jan. 31.

Street style: Students find a balance between staying warm and looking fresh

by Alex Strangman
Published February 2, 2020
University of Minnesota Student and Social Media Influencer Bri Flasch poses for a portrait in Downtown Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 24. Bri seeks to inspire others through her social media presence, promoting freedom of expression through her hashtags #DoEverythingYouLove and #WearWhateverYouWant. 

Bri Flasch: behind her lens, story and style

by Alex Strangman
Published January 27, 2020
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

Review: Mac Miller’s “Circles”

by Alex Strangman
Published January 26, 2020
Morgan La Casse

A&E’s top 5 albums of 2019

by Alex Strangman
Published January 19, 2020
Minneapolis Shoe Designer Salvatore Marcum poses for a portrait in his home studio in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Marcum has created custom pairs for players for the Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves and clients all over the country.

Sneakers by Salvatore: customizing shoes for the Twin Cities and beyond

by Alex Strangman
Published December 12, 2019
Keyshawn Jokhoo, a second-year finance student, poses with Yeezys that he plans to resell to customers on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Inside the dual life of a student and professional reseller

by Alex Strangman
Published December 5, 2019
Nate Blomquist, left, and Colton Allen, right, who own the apparel shop "Common Apparel" pose for a portrait on Friday Nov, 22.

Common Apparel is anything but ordinary

by Alex Strangman
Published November 27, 2019
Trap Zilla poses for a portrait on Friday, Nov. 15. Music has changed his life for the better and led him to the belief that finding what you love is most important.

Underground Update: Trap Zilla, the plug’s plug

by Alex Strangman
Published November 18, 2019
Twin Spirits Distillery, the host of the “Making Strange Microshow," as seen on Friday, Nov. 8.

Fine art, liquor and three strange girls

by Alex Strangman
Published November 11, 2019
Culture compass: Vinyls, vintage and visuals

Culture compass: Vinyls, vintage and visuals

by Alex Strangman
Published November 7, 2019
Lizea Harper poses for a portrait outside of the Katherine E. Nash Gallery on Sunday, Oct. 27.

Underground Update: From boom bap to pop rap, Lizea Harper does it all

by Alex Strangman
Published October 27, 2019
Soda Supreme poses for portrait on Thursday, Oct. 17.

Underground Update: Brooklyn Park’s Soda Supreme

by Alex Strangman
Published October 20, 2019
Tae Supreme poses for a portrait in his studio on Friday, Oct. 11.

Plugged in like a charger: Meet Tae Supreme

by Alex Strangman
Published October 17, 2019
Morgan La Casse

Mourning the cancelled Megan Thee Stallion concert? Give these three local female artists some love instead

by Alex Strangman
Published October 6, 2019
Morgan La Casse

Crank up the tunes; Hook Club is in session

by Alex Strangman
Published September 30, 2019
Sarah Mai

Midwest’s first avocado bar coming to Dinkytown this fall

by Alex Strangman
Published September 26, 2019
Fashion designer Denimani Livingstone poses for a portrait at Sure Space gallery on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Originally from Ghana, Livingstone has established a client base in Minneapolis and is engaged in his first design partnership with Piff, a local streetwear retailer.

Local designer Denimani Livingstone brings hand-crafted quality back to fashion

by Alex Strangman
Published September 15, 2019
Morgan La Casse

Review: Tyler, The Creator brings an “EARFQUAKE” to the Armory

by Alex Strangman
Published September 5, 2019
Justin Ofori-Atta looks at shoes inside Corner Store Vintage on Thursday, Aug. 29.

Trendy and eco-friendly: affordable Twin Cities resale shops sure to spice up your fall wardrobe

by Alex Strangman
Published September 1, 2019
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