Racket’s Year in Review: August 2025-July 2026
Let’s dig into the facts and figures from Racket’s fifth year of operation.
Not Dying, Turns Out: Emmer Alive But Not Kicking (His Bum Foot)
Plus crowdfunding a North Side mall, clearing out the Pig's Eye Park encampment, and people fucking with Flock cameras in today's Flyover news roundup.
Wanna Buy a Prepper-Friendly Hobbit Compound Near Lake Superior?
The Wisconsin property is about 10 miles, as the crow flies, from the big lake. It's also ideal if you're less than confident about civilization's current prospects.
Weed Weviews: 4 Things I Tried in July
I found a 10 mg gummy that will knock you on your ass.
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New Month, Same Ol’ Your Complete Concert Calendar: Aug. 4-10
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
The City of Minneapolis Has a Good Idea?
Plus new concentration camp a-comin', new Her drama, and new DFL volunteers in today's Flyover news roundup.
Kratom Clampdown: MN Kinda, Sorta Regulates Trendy, Dangerous Gas Station Drug
Plus St. Paul needs a mayor, RIP David Rivkin, and b-ball bigot booed in today's Flyover news roundup.
A Farm Stop, a Candy Shop, a Bakery, and a Brewery All Opened in July
Plus lots of announcements for what's coming soon in the Racket Restaurant Roundup.
Artcrank, Kehlani, Pickup Truck Opera: This Week’s Best Events
Plus Fringe Fest kicks off, Uptown Art Fair returns to Uptown (kinda), and Malcolm Yards and Hook & Ladder celebrate b-days.
Is Angie Craig Fighting for Minnesota or the Crypto Industry That’s Enriching Trump?
Pro-crypto PACs spent over $1M getting Craig reelected. In turn, she has become crypto's best friend in Congress.
Open Thread Free-for-All: Everything Is Permitted
As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
Reader Comment of the Day
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