Q Minnesota, a new magazine for Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community, is set to launch its first issue in October, covering news, culture, nightlife and people.

Andy Lien, previously Editor at Lavender, will serve as Publisher and Editor-in-Chief. Barry Leavitt, Lavender's Vice President of Sales and Advertising has been appointed Vice President of Sales and Events alongside Nell Gelhaus as Vice President of Digital Content and Marketing.

Q Minnesota will be published online and in print with an annual directory. The website will feature updated content, videos, statewide guides, event calendars and a digital flip-through version of each issue.