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Read an Excerpt From ‘Home Club,’ a New Book on the History of MN’s Legendary Acme Comedy Co.

Racket contributor Patrick Strait catalogs the world-famous comedy club's 'up-and-comers and comebacks.'

Downsides to Having (Alleged) Alcoholic Fox News Host Running the Pentagon Emerge

Plus Jennifer Carnahan's deathless political ambitions, Hippo Pockets plans brick 'n' mortar, and RIP to a scene photog in today's Flyover news roundup.

GloRilla, Trans Day of Visibility, Anime Detour: This Week’s Best Events

Plus a gay market, the Twins' season opener, and a chance to hype up your friend via a PowerPoint presentation.

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Are Ex-Workers Plotting Game Informer Magazine 2.0?

Plus protests on Lake Street, RIP Dangerous Man, and wanna be the Gophs hoops coach in today's Flyover news roundup.

For This Week’s Open Thread: How Do You Staycation?

As we do each time this week, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

NYT: Is Tim Walz the New Donald Trump?

Plus the local man who saved Gerald Ford, Hamline MFA in danger, and banning rentbots in today's Flyover news roundup

On the Big Screen This Week: Zambian Feminism and Amateur Ballplayers

Pretty much all the movies that you can catch in Twin Cities theaters this week.

Let’s Eat a Bunch of Sweet Treats From Papá Chuy’s Bakery in Whittier

The new Mexican bakery is serving orejas, empanadas, brocas, and a lot more—all *extremely* cheap.

Never-Opened Uptown Cheba Hut Evicted

Plus MN could go crypto, a shitty landlord, and new data on encampment clearings in today's Flyover news roundup.

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