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A Very Belated RIP to the U’s Bus-Driving ‘Jazz Man’

Plus changes for legacy weed growers, anime helps a Viking, and one big/lost lizard in today's Flyover news roundup.

Change Is Underway at Malcolm Yards Market

As some other food halls struggle, this Prospect Park market appears to be thriving.

August 9, 2023

What’s the Deal With St. Paul?

After spending 72 hours in the other city, this Racket reader has some ideas.

Xcel Suggests Silent Majority of Minnesotans Want Its Executives to Make More Money

Plus downtown adaptations, James Cameron in Duluth, and a furry First Ave birthday in today's Flyover news roundup.

There’s a Big Saddo Dilemma in Your Complete Concert Calendar: August 8-14

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

August 8, 2023

Inside the Messy Union Fight at Progressive Climate Nonprofit MN350

The new union says bosses are retaliating. Leadership says workers are creating 'false narratives.'

August 8, 2023

Is Nickelback Really As Bad As Everyone Says?

Or is it time we cut the Canadian hard rock pariahs some slack and fight the real enemy: their tour opener, Brantley Gilbert?

These Twin Cities Artisans Want You to Think About Pasta Differently

Local chefs are infusing traditional pasta purism with their unorthodox, adventurous spirit.

August 8, 2023

’80s Twin Cities Olive Garden Goes Viral

Duluth's Armory eyes reopening, tiny houses for the houseless, and a neat vinyl library in today's Flyover news roundup.

This Week’s Playlists Offer up Hurricanes, Fruit, and Happy Children

5 great new local songs, 5 great new songs from the rest of the non-Minnesota world.

August 7, 2023