Holiday Light Shows, Winter Bars, and Free Curling Lessons: This Week’s Best Events
Plus a house party at ASI.
Dreamstate Cafe Is More Than Just Reverie by Another Name
What we ate at the Wedge’s brand-new all-day vegan cafe.
Shop Local This Season: Your Guide to Twin Cities Holiday Pop-ups 2025
Give gifts that support local artists, institutions, organizations, and small businesses.
RacketCast, Ep. 41: 2025 MN Food/Drink Trends, Triumphs, Catastrophes, and Curiosities Feat. Critic Kirstie Kimball
It's time to gab about grub.
How Whistles Became a New Tool of Resistance in Minnesota
Plus ICE pulls over Ilhan Omar's son, grocery stores are struggling, and Gamut Gallery closes in today's Flyover news roundup.
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Burgs at the Beav? Beaver House Grill to Open in Grand Marais.
Plus a small town that's had enough, all my homies hate ICE, and a big ol' budget in today's Flyover newsletter.
Open Thread: OK, Then, Who’s the Nicest Person in Minnesota?
As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
Somalis React to Trump’s Racism With ‘a Tidal Wave of Trolling’
Plus the latest ICE antics, hear from the new owners of the Heights, and MyPillow Mike is running for guv in today's Flyover news roundup.
Comedy Corner Underground Is Back in a Basement
'It’s maybe a little too nice compared to what I’m used to, but you can really hear the room.'
Tis the Season for … a 324-Minute Documentary About Russian Journalists?
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in Twin Cities theaters this week.
GOP Condemns Calls to Condemn Racism
Plus Trump vs. Minneapolis DEI policies, Carnahan's latest carnage, and tasty sesame balls in today's Flyover news roundup.












