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Stripper Awards Gala in Minneapolis spotlights sex workers, decriminalization efforts

A dancer spins on a pole as the audience watches.
A dancers performs during the 2025 Stripper Awards Gala at Green Room in Minneapolis on Monday. The gala is hosted by SWOP Minneapolis (Sex Workers Outreach Project) and recognizes the artistry and impact of strippers in the adult entertainment industry.
Tim Evans for MPR News