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.
Mary Lucia Didn’t Owe Us a Memoir (But I’m Glad She Wrote It)
Lucia's storytelling in 'What Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Weirder and Harder To Relate To' recalls maudlin lyrics set to a bright pop chord progression.
Freeloader Friday: 115 Free Things To Do This Weekend
Black Friday parties, bike rides, Friendsgivings, and so many holiday markets.
Shop Local This Season: Your Guide to Twin Cities Holiday Pop-ups 2025
Give gifts that support local artists, institutions, organizations, and small businesses.
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.
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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.
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.
Tradeswomen Demand Action After Killing of MN Welder Amber Czech
Plus Psycho Suzi's stuff for sale, Minneapolis makes global bike ranking, and a Pearl Jam Zamboni in today's Flyover news roundup.
A New Cookbook Celebrates the Artists (and Stagehands, and Engineers, and Fans) of MN’s Music Scene
'A Musician’s Menu: Recipes That Rock by the Minnesota Music Community' offers a taste of local music.
MN Dems Craig, Morrison Pathetically Back GOP Anti-Socialism Resolution
Plus support for St. Paul ICE Detainees, check out the Hamm's Brewery site, and a good Wolves photo in today's Flyover news roundup.
