36 Ways to Make Friends in the Twin Cities
Where to go, what to do, and how to get those darned lifelong locals to let their guards down.
We’re Halfway Through 2025, and Here’s What Our New Music Playlists Sound Like
5 great new local songs, 5 great new songs from everywhere else, and 3 minutes of pure aural dross.
Minneapolis Misery: Last Call for Palmer’s; No More Malts at Annie’s
Plus the impact of *that* bill, weird neighbor antics, and a job opening that might pique your interest in today's Flyover news roundup.
It Happened to Me: Goldy Gopher Came to My Gay Wedding
Goldy’s in-your-face affection knows no labels or limits, though his fee and time constraints are nonnegotiable.
Oh No, It’s the 4th of July: An Open Thread
As we do every week (but a day early this time), we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
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On the Big Screen This Week: Beautiful Dresses and Ugly Dinosaurs
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Freeloader Friday on a Thursday: 105 Free Things To Do This Weekend
Fireworks! Pants-free rides! Festivals! Beer!
Why Wasn’t North Mpls Warned When Boelter Was Nearby?
Plus MN to suffer under new spending bill, Uptown is/sin't dead, and Hüsker Dü news in today's Flyover news roundup.
Say Hello to DIY Venue Como Crib—And Also Goodbye
The house parties will end in August. But it's not August yet.
Minneapolis Homeowner Uncovers Incredible Blast From the Past
Plus cool Lynx news, more skateparks coming soon, and a new study on Mississippi flooding in today's Flyover news roundup.
A Taste of Minnesota and Other Festive Fourth Picks for Your Complete Concert Calendar: July 1-7
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Weed Weviews: 4 Things I Tried in June
Lot's of easy drinking for the summer season.
