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Iris Bolton standing in front of the now boarded up Como Backdoor stage and pit/standing floor area in their house basement captured Sunday. — Image by Summer Rabold
Como Backdoor: More than a basement
by Ziggy Keairns | Published August 4, 2025
In the heart of the Minneapolis Como neighborhood, a house with a thumping basement offered refuge and joy to many. It was a venue, but much more than that, it was a lifeline.
It wasn’t just the live music that made Como Backdoor extraordinary; it was the people. The crowd became part of the performance, shouting encouragement during tech mishaps, forming friendships in the pit, and carrying the energy into post-show nights.
Its sudden closure following an eviction leaves a void in the music scene and a legacy that continues to reverberate.
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Arts & Entertainment
Heartbreak, healing and hilarity: All are possible at Minnesota Fringe Festival
By Ziggy Keairns | From July 31 to Aug. 10, the Minnesota Fringe Festival returns with its signature cocktail of chaos, candor and collective catharsis.
Sports
Five Gopher hockey players try for team USA at IIHF Summer Showcase
By Megan Davis | The International Ice Hockey Federation hosted its World Juniors Summer Showcase at Ridder Arena from July 25 to Aug. 2.
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