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Welcome to the First Friday Open Thread of 2024

It's your turn to talk about whatever you want here at Racket.

Freeloader Friday: 45 Free Things To Do This Weekend

With lots of free concerts, a few pop-up markets, and a late-night dance party.

January 5, 2024

Author Marlon James Gave an Entire Interview on Bob Dylan

Plus eviction day at Camp Nenookaasi, CPR saves a marten, and ice doing cool stuff in today's Flyover news roundup.

MN’s Weird, Warm Winter Is Causing Chaos for Outdoor Institutions

Beargrease? Canceled. Skating rinks? Closed. Ice Festivals? Off. It’s a tough year to get outside.

January 4, 2024

U of M’s ‘Paint the Bridge’ Tradition Died Amid Controversy, But There’s a Push to Restore It

Students and faculty say they miss the visual and messaging appeal of the decorated Washington Avenue Bridge, which sparked free speech debates during the Trump era.

Does Minneapolis Need an Even STRONGER Mayor?

Plus new standards for testifying cops, Afghans in Minnesota, and your chance to dress like the Hamm's bear in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 3, 2024

The 20 Best Movies of 2023

Dolls, genocide, child predators, multiverses, Jeff Goldblum as an alien—last year's movies really had it all.

January 3, 2024

Hmm: How Is Sen. Tina Smith’s Household So Incredible at Stock Trading?

Plus our freaky winter makes national headlines, a whole lotta restaurant real estate, and encampment residents sue the mayor in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 2, 2024