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REI Union Wave Hits Minnesota

Plus returning a park to the Dakota, a new tactic for mental health, and free newspaper archives in today's Flyover.

Enjoy This Week’s Open Thread. I’m Going on Vacation.

It's your weekly chance to yak about whatever you want here on Racket.

Freeloader Friday: 62 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Store openings, an EDM food truck party, Mom's Day happenings, and raw oysters (no really!) in this edition.

May 12, 2023

Watch AOC Blast Tom Bakk

Plus lobbying in overdrive, a Pokémon heist, and fishman for sale in today's Flyover.

On the Big Screen This Week: Wily Chocolatiers, Cowboy Dylan, and Rare Archival Films

Pretty much every movie you can see in Twin Cities theaters this week.

Meet the Twin Cities Wyverns, Your Local Armored Combat Squad

Still less violently self-destructive than the Wolves.

May 11, 2023

Egg-Spensive Sandwich Grips Local Twitter

Plus questions about the interim U of M prez, Golden Valley gossip, and sinkholes as tourist traps in today's Flyover.

The Best Spam Snacks in the Twin Cities

In the immortal words of Monty Python: Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam.

May 10, 2023

It’s Time for Twin Cities Chefs to Embrace Spam

Spam is beloved throughout the world, created and produced right here in Minnesota, and, thanks to celeb chefs and social media, more popular than ever. Why don’t more local restaurants appreciate it?

Keefer Court Bakery Is Reborn

Plus a BIG housing bill, twerking on MPD, and a determined North Shore wolf in today's Flyover.