5 Things to Know About Baba Saj, Blaine’s 24-Hour Shawarma Shop
Baba Saj feels like the best kind of party: one that's centered around bread.
I Want My CRT: The ‘Insane’ Demand for Giant Old-School TVs, Explained
2026’s hottest, must-have item? Analog TV sets from 30 years ago.
MN GOP Holds Moment of Silence for Convicted Murderer Derek Chauvin, Who’s Very Much Alive
Plus Uptown's health analyzed yet again, a Northeast celeb sighting, and a critter update in today's Flyover news roundup.
Epic Art in Boom Island Park, Prince Parties, Queer Beer Release: This Week’s Best Events
Plus Open Streets returns, a bridal dive bar crawl, and the Asian Street Food Night Market heads to Maplewood.
RacketCast, Ep. 53: Fighting Google’s Data Center Feat. Pine Island Residents Aubree Derksen & Nicole Mills
Google pissed off Pine Island, and now the rural Minnesota community is punching back hard.
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Prince Week and a Lot More in Your Complete Concert Calendar: June 2-8
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Now Open: Vietnamese Sweet Treats on Eat Street, 2 More Tonos, and Pizza + Momos on West Seventh
Plus saying goodbye to Beast, Bauhaus, Borough, and more in the May Racket Restaurant Roundup.
Report: 74% of Working-Age Minnesotans Don’t Mess Around With AI
Plus Klobes picks a running mate, both parties throw parties, and buy our damn T-shirt in today's Flyover news roundup.
Get Your Bread at the Trailhead: Aki’s Takes Over Theo Wirth Cafe
There's a grand opening celebration this weekend.
Vroom! Tell Us What Car You Drive in This Week’s Open Thread.
As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
Freeloader Friday: 113 Free Things To Do This Weekend
Pop-up book sales and bars, outdoor theater, and parties for dogs, crows, and turtles (not all at once).
Report: Multiple UFOs Spotted Above Already-Spooky ‘Halloween Capital of the World’—Anoka!
Plus more O'Hara deets, burnout also busting beer bubbles, and One Minute Tours guy needs our views in today's Flyover news roundup.
