‘Long Live Conrad!’: Musicians, Colleagues, and Loved Ones Remember the First Avenue Stage Manager
Jeff Tweedy, John Darnielle, and dozens of friends and coworkers share their stories about a genuine local legend.
Stillwater Is a Riverfront Parking Lot With Some Nice Restaurants Attached
Stillwater thrives on 19th-century bones and a beautiful river setting, but stubbornly car-first planning is squandering its potential. Just 3 changes would transform the town.
Bet On It: MN First State to Ban Prediction Markets
Plus possibly cursed 'Guys and Dolls' production, housing trends, and Metro Transit's new lost and found lockers in today's Flyover news roundup.
Racket Spring Member Drive + Raffle 2026
It's our biggest sale/raffle ever. Deal runs through June 1. Let's make like Zack Snyder and hit 300!
UtePaLooza, a Mini State Fair, Twin Cities Taqueria: This Week’s Best Events
Plus rooftop mini golf, lots of weird stuff, and a tribute to Conrad Sverkerson.
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How Is It Memorial Day Weekend Already? Your Complete Concert Calendar: May 19-25
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Wait, So What Happened With the MN Lege?
Plus fraud reveals, NFL draft victories, and a very large trout in today's Flyover news roundup.
Critics Respond to George Floyd Square Proposal with Skepticism, Annoyance, Outrage
Plus Uptown AI slop, a chance to buy awesome lawn sculptures at auction, and feeling philosophical about the Wolves in today's Flyover news roundup.
Meet the Minneapolis Artist Who Paints All Those Timberwolves Yard Signs
Adam Johnson says they're 'almost like flags' to wordlessly unite Wolves fans.
Howsabout a ‘What Are You Reading?’ Open Thread
As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
A Guide to the Kingfield Farmers Market From its Biggest Fan
Hop in the pool, get your knives sharpened, and eat the country's best goat cheese on Sundays through October.
RacketCast, Ep. 52: Girl Gone HOW Wild? Feat. Author/Comic/Actor Courtney Kocak
The multihyphenate entertainer from rural Minnesota talks about her coming-of-age memoir.
