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Exploring ‘Midwesternism’: A Photo Tour of the Upper Midwest

Forty scenes of grain elevators, Main Streets, railroad tracks, and towering beers.

Aaron Gleeman, World’s Best MN Twins Writer, Goes Indie After The Athletic Eliminates His Twins Beat

Plus teen reporters fight ICE, reluctant mystery amphitheater deets, and a rare look inside the ol' Zimmerman place in today's Flyover news roundup.

Kink, Politics, and the Edging of ‘Normal’

FetLife users and sex shop workers leading the resistance? You shouldn't be surprised.

A New Yorker’s Top 5 Pizzas by the Slice in the Twin Cities

I’ve tried every local establishment that sells (or claims to sell) New York-style pizza by the slice. These are the best.

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Historic NE Minneapolis Home Saved by Neighbors

Plus more convenient bullshit from Amazon, Pawlenty rides into the sun, and a job opening at MinnPost in today's Flyover news roundup.

Art-A-Whirl 2026 & More in Your Complete Concert Calendar: May 12-18

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

Happy MN Fishing Opener! Evil New Tech Reportedly Ruining Sport.

Plus mining 'Twin Peaks' for local angles, getting legally zooted on shrooms, and summer music lineups drop in today's Flyover news roundup.

Let’s Talk About Moms on This Week’s Open Thread

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

This Mother’s Day, Let’s See and Celebrate the Organizing Power of Moms 

Incredulous 'Wine Mom' discourse during Operation Metro Surge belittled the powerful—and historically constant—work of women.

Freeloader Friday: 94 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Outdoor markets, Mother's Day happenings, food trucks, park parties, concerts, and more.

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