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Veepstakes 1976: Did Local Media Cover Mondale’s VP Chances as Breathlessly as Walz’s?

Minnesota's last VP nominee was 48 years ago. Things have changed since then.

Every Sandwich at Key West Bistro, Ranked

From the American to the Cubano, here's a look at this 38th Street coffee shop's best.

Pickup Truck Opera, Nershfest, Street Art in Downtown: This Week’s Best Events

Plus week two of the Fringe, Disco Death's b-day, and 'Jaws' in the park.

August 5, 2024

RIP Game Informer Magazine

Plus meet the new Strib opinion editor, North Shore lodging news, and more WALZ WATCH in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 2, 2024

The Hub Bicycle Co-Op Will Close, for Good This Time, at the End of September

It's the end of the road for a Minneapolis cycling institution.

August 2, 2024

Is It Hot Enough For Ya in This Friday Open Thread?

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

Freeloader Friday: 94 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Party with llamas, parking lot beer gardens, mega art fairs, and 'Barbie.'

Who Are the Cop-Like Non-Cops Zipping Around Nicollet Mall in Golf Carts?

Plus more MPD secrets, Harry Singh's is MIA, and more breathless WALZ WATCH reporting in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 1, 2024

Vampire Weekend Whip Shitties in Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Parking Lot at the Armory

The indie rockers are getting goofier as they get older, and that's a plus.

On the Big Screen This Week: Kiddie Movies, Kitty Movies, and a Childless Dystopia

Pretty much every movie you can catch around the Twin Cities this week.

August 1, 2024