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Fish Fries, 30 Days of Biking, First Ave. Turns 53: This Week’s Best Events

It's kinda nice out, gang! Spring has sprung (for now, at least).

March 27, 2023

How Hubert H. Humphrey Purged the DFL of Socialists

After Gov. Floyd Olson's death in 1936, a nasty power struggle broke out to define the future of left-wing politics in Minnesota.

Suit: Strib Handing off Your Info to Facebook

Plus abortion doulas, Dean Phillips hangs with Blackpink, and Cheeseball Chick's MN ties in today's Flyover.

Open Thread #3: Better Late Than Never

Sorry for the delay, faithful commenters.

Rail Workers Tell Us How Freaked Out Minnesotans Should Be About Derailments

“It feels like, now, you’re running right on the edge of a razor. Every train that passes by, you’re like, ‘God, I hope if they derail, it’s not in a community.’"

March 24, 2023

‘One Fine Morning’ and ‘The Quiet Girl’ Tell Stories of Everyday Lives

And if you think that's boring, that's your problem, pal!

March 24, 2023

Freeloader Friday: 44 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Makers' markets, Persian beer, and plenty of free music shows.

March 24, 2023

A (Nearly) Complete List of the Banned Books Inside Gov. Walz’s Little Free Library

Plus U of M stalking charges, Wink World coming to MOA, and no Oliphant for Lyn-Lake in today's Flyover.