Winter Lights at the Arb, Impaler, Santa Cycle Rampage: This Week’s Best Events
Plus places to run, last call for Craft-o-Rama, and more twinkling lights.
At A Queer Ritual, Bonds Are Built on Blood and Benefit Shows
With a two-day festival, the queer-focused heavy music series broadens the scope of its brutal catharsis.
Shop Local This Season: Your Guide to Twin Cities Holiday Pop-ups 2025
Give gifts that support local artists, institutions, organizations, and small businesses.
Handroll Sushi, Labubu Macarons, and the Opening of Multiple Bird-Named Restaurants
It's the November Racket Restaurant Roundup, in December!
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RacketCast, Ep. 40: Avoiding Death, Getting Weirder, Writing Memoirs Feat. Mary Lucia
A full hour of Looch!
What the Hell Happened in St. Paul Yesterday?
Plus never listen to Chris Rufo, KSTP goes AI, and a first for the NHL in today's Flyover newsletter.
Time to Give Thanks on This Week’s Open Thread, You Ingrates!
We're turning Racket over to you, the readers—a little earlier this week.
Freeloader Friday: 115 Free Things To Do This Weekend
Black Friday parties, bike rides, Friendsgivings, and so many holiday markets.
Federal Agents, SPPD Create More Chaos in St. Paul
Plus Southside Pride's final edition, Tina Smith's Fight Club, and two cute properties on the market in today's Flyover news roundup.
On the Big Screen This Week: 2 of the Best New Movies of 2025
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Plenty to Give Thanks for in Your Complete Concert Calendar: Nov. 25-Dec. 1
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.












