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Evan is a Communications student based in Edmonton, Alberta. Formerly a sports writer, he was drawn to Game Rant by his longtime passion for video games. An avid gamer since the age of 13, Evan has ...

The annual Art-A-Whirl, pictured here in 2025, runs May 15-17, 2026, in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. When it comes to staying informed in Minnesota, our newsletters overdeliver. Sign-up ...

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