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Ramsey County Crisis Response Unit Criticized for Surprise Billings

Plus kids plan parks, WALZ WATCH continues, and the North Side gets a new supermarket in today's Flyover news roundup.

Comedian Mike Hanford Talks Prince, Standup, and Local Pyrotechnic Laws

The Birthday Boy and Sloppy Boy comic/rocker is bringing his standup to the Parkway.

July 30, 2024

Weed Weviews: 4 Things I Tried in July

I did lots of summertime drinking.

‘I Am Heartbroken’: Strib Reporter Says Management Snuffed Out Paris 2024 Olympics Coverage

Plus sports talkers, Park Board drama, and WALZ WATCH continues in today's Flyover news roundup.

This Week’s Best New Songs Include a MN Superproducer Taking Center Stage and an Americana Hero Pretending to Be Someone Else

5 great new local song, 5 great new songs from everywhere else, and one real stinker.

July 29, 2024

Art Fairs, Parking Lot Parties, Fringe Festival: This Week’s Best Events

Plus cats on film, llamas at a brewery, and so much more.

Wall Street Rewards 3M for Poisoning Metro, Deafening Troops, Stupidly Naming Spinoff

Plus measles are back, a day in the life of a strip mall, and farewell Paul Douglas in today's Flyover news roundup.

A Navy Vet and a Chef Revived the Neighborhood Corner Store with Nice Time Market + More

The ol' Tom Thumb at 38th Street & 24th Avenue now boasts a scratch deli, fresh produce, house salsas, and, crucially, 'more.'

July 26, 2024

Let’s Talk About the Olympics on This Friday’s Open Thread

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