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Based on Nominations, Minnesota Should Have an ‘ABOLISH ICE’ Snowplow. Here’s Why We Don’t.

Chicago can have nice things, but MnDOT policy snuffs out politically potent potential plow names.

Wanna Buy the Tiny Diner? How About Hey Y’All Tipsy Taco Bar? Nightingale Maybe?

Plus gun control, ICE watch, and getting drunk for a good cause in today's Flyover news roundup.

Because of ICE, I’ve Been in Hiding for Months. It Has Transformed Me.

Days of anxiety, of frustration, and of feeling that everything is on hold while the world keeps moving forward outside.

ICE Cost Lake Street Businesses at Least $46M. These Weekly Cash Mobs Help Them Claw Back Profit.

The Lake Street Council's cash mobs are bringing hundreds of people to struggling restaurants each week.

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Let’s Wrap February up With Your Complete Concert Calendar: Feb. 24-March 2

Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

The State of the Union? Not Great!

Plus an ICE link roundup, two weather titans retire, and a Loon-y charitable endeavor in today's Flyover news roundup.

MN Inspires an Optimistic-Ish ICE Warning From Oregon

Plus DHS takes an L, the Minneapolis man painting thousands of frogs, and a way to support Columbia Heights families in today's Flyover news roundup.

RacketCast, Ep. 46: Livestreaming a Crisis Feat. Unicorn Riot

Plus an original poetry reading by Racket's own Keith Harris.

Introduce Yourselves in This Week’s Open Thread

As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

Freeloader Friday: 94 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Midway's Monster Drawing Rally, Northernettes on ice, and an anti-ICE march in Whittier.

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