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5 Things to Know About Dahlia, Northeast’s Hottest New Bakery/Cafe

This former pop-up darling goes brick 'n' mortar with jumbo croissants, killer classics, and a lively latte menu that gives back.

Read an Excerpt From ‘STRIKE!: 21 Days in 1970 When Minneapolis Teachers Broke the Law’

The forthcoming book tells 'the complex and dramatic history of an illegal teachers’ strike that forever altered labor relations and Minnesota politics,' according to publisher U of M Press.

Wanna Buy the Tiny Diner? How About Hey Y’All Tipsy Taco Bar? Nightingale Maybe?

Plus gun control, ICE watch, and getting drunk for a good cause in today's Flyover news roundup.

Based on Nominations, Minnesota Should Have an ‘ABOLISH ICE’ Snowplow. Here’s Why We Don’t.

Chicago can have nice things, but MnDOT policy snuffs out politically potent potential plow names.

Streaming the Siege: At Every Turn, ICE’s MN Invasion Has Been Captured on Video

As the country’s largest-ever immigration raid hits Minnesota, unprecedented packs of journalists, activists, and influencers upload scenes of the chaos.

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Let’s Wrap February up With Your Complete Concert Calendar: Feb. 24-March 2

Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

The State of the Union? Not Great!

Plus an ICE link roundup, two weather titans retire, and a Loon-y charitable endeavor in today's Flyover news roundup.

MN Inspires an Optimistic-Ish ICE Warning From Oregon

Plus DHS takes an L, the Minneapolis man painting thousands of frogs, and a way to support Columbia Heights families in today's Flyover news roundup.

RacketCast, Ep. 46: Livestreaming a Crisis Feat. Unicorn Riot

Plus an original poetry reading by Racket's own Keith Harris.

Because of ICE, I’ve Been in Hiding for Months. It Has Transformed Me.

Days of anxiety, of frustration, and of feeling that everything is on hold while the world keeps moving forward outside.

Introduce Yourselves in This Week’s Open Thread

As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

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