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Freeloader Friday: 114 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Fall Open Studios, holiday markets, Insight's beer b-day, and more!

Next Year a Twin Cities Brewery is Going Full ‘Simpsons’ Mode

Embiggened with a perfectly cromulent concept, St. Louis Park's Ullsperger Brewing will feel a lot like Springfield come January.

Lions, Tigers, and Wolves, Goodbye! After Hard Farewells, What’s Next for the Como Zoo?

As the city of St. Paul’s free zoo evolves, so should the way Minnesotans engage with it.

Meet Mallie, Mall of America’s Bland AI Concierge

Plus Pretti witness speaks out, RIP Dave Cossetta, and Science Museum's money woes in today's Flyover news roundup.

Meet the Bookers: 6 Concert Pros Who Fill Twin Cities Venues With Talent 

A half-dozen local talent buyers told us how they do their jobs—and why they’d really like musicians to start using email.

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It’s Friday the 13th, and This Is an Open Thread About Superstition

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

Enormous Dog Sighted Near MN Concentration Camp

Plus more election analysis, getting wasted off candy, and more nasty DOJ tactics in Omar investigation in today's Flyover news roundup.

Will Stephen Miller Continue to Make Life Hell for MN’s Somali Community?

Plus Sisyphus rolls on, Lutsen Lodge owner will stand trial, and the Edmund Fitz anniversary in today's Flyover news roundup.

Life Is Long and So Is Your Complete Concert Calendar: Nov. 10-16

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

Impeachment Efforts Begin Against MN Man With (Alleged) Drinking, Competency, Sociopathy Issues

Plus cursed Kmart history, quickie food/drink hitters, and talkin' indie rock in today's Flyover news roundup.

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Reader Comment of the Day

Camerashy
This rules! Last week I was talking about criticism with a friend and got a little sad about the difficult I have finding decent criticism for anything. The music and movie coverage in Racket is always fun to read - you cover a wide breadth of movies and put stuff up promptly right alongside info about where I can see em!