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UndercurrentMPLS at 13: Tirelessly Documenting the Twin Cities Music Scene, One Show at a Time

With more than 8,000 videos, UndercurrentMPLS isn't just an indispensable archive of Twin Cities live music—it's a real-time look at an evolving scene.

July 12, 2024

Let’s Talk About Work (But in a Fun Way!) on This Week’s Open Thread

As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the reader.

Freeloader Friday: 107 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Food trucks, pop-up markets, live movies, and more.

On the Big Screen This Week: No Wave, Porn Stars, and Exploited Maids

Pretty much all the theaters you can see in Twin Cities theaters this week.

Raz Segal, Holocaust Scholar Denied Position by the U, Speaks Out

Plus the lottery by the numbers, contrasting downtowns, and RIP Rubén Rosario in today's Flyover news roundup.

Lime Bike Pricing: Outta Control!

Plus striking park workers speak up, taillight vouchers instead of tickets, and strollin' Longfellow in today's Flyover news roundup.

July 10, 2024

How Legalization Is Impacting My Weed Dealer

In Minnesota's evolving THC market, one cannabis dealer embraces the challenges while bracing for the future.

Meet Anita Velveeta, the ‘Big Sister’ of the Twin Cities Trans Music Scene

Whether crafting video game music or thrashing her way through acerbic punk, she's at the center of a changing local music landscape.

Coming Soon: Peppermint Hippo, a ‘South Park’-Inspired Strip Club

Plus insurance scams, bottled water from Minnesota, and the end of St. Paul's trash wars in today's Flyover news roundup.