A Minnesota drag queen's gambit: Best things to watch this week Our weekly picks to lift your spirits and expand your pandemic playlist. By Star Tribune staff Text size Copy shortlink: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Minnesotans have always fared well on this Emmy-winning series, starting with BeBe Zahara Benet, who was the very first champ. The 13th season has a local favorite again — Utica Queen, whose stage name is a nod to her hometown, Utica, Minn., pop. 291. The performer's group wasn't featured last week, which means Utica should get plenty of screen time in this weekend's episode. 7 p.m. Fridays, VH1