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Death to MN Sports Pessimism: A Bold Twins Postseason Prediction

The snakebitten, hangdog demeanor of local sports fans has gotten old. This October? LFG.

October 6, 2023

Let’s All Wish Taco Mike a Happy Birthday on This Week’s Open Thread

It's your weekly chance to talk about whatever you want here at Racket

Freeloader Friday: 97 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Oktoberfests! Free movies! Vintage pop-ups! Possibly the last Open Streets ever?

So About Those Communist Recruitment Posters All Over the U…

Plus what's next for the Lyndale White Castle, doubting Target, and local candy history in today's Flyover news roundup.

‘We Take Full Credit’: Eccentric Buddies Say ‘Vibe’ Contraption Broke Twins Playoff Curse

Their vibe-transmitting orb invention has moved from Stilheart to Fulton this season, always in service of delivering Twins victories via the mystical.

October 5, 2023

6 Must-See Theater Productions Coming This Fall

Highlights include a new Indigenous work, a reimagining of a French classic, and a musical bio on the (very not real) Betty Crocker.

Talking Goats, Annoying Guys You Can’t See, and Slashers Gal(g)ore on the Big Screen This Week

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

October 5, 2023

It’s Opening Night at Cloudland Theater

Plus proposed Nicollet revamps, a long walk to Target Field, and Jacob Frey returns to civic cheerleading in today's Flyover news roundup.

Wanna Buy a Historically Protected Healy Home Built for a Jewelry Magnate?

David Marquardt, aka the 'Mayor of Healy Block,' is selling the historic house after 31 years.

October 4, 2023

Sound Unseen Just Dropped Its 2023 Schedule and Here’s What I Want to See

The annual Film + Music Festival offers up a new doc about a much-loved '80s star, some classic music-centered films, and one movie I thought was banned for IP reasons.

October 4, 2023