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‘Our Community Is as Big as Where African Americans Live’: The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder at 90

As other legacy media outlets disappear, the oldest Black newspaper in the state stays alive.

August 14, 2024

Go Vote, Y’All!

Plus contract to deed loans under scrutiny, Tilt-a-Whirl's MN origin story, and making fun of our accent on 'Colbert' in today's Flyover news roundup.

5 Things to Know About Beckett’s, Lyn-Lake’s Cool and Goofy New Sports Bar

Minnesota fans deserve a bar like this one that's fun enough to distract them from their woes.

August 13, 2024

Much (Though Not All) of the Music Is Outside in Your Complete Concert Calendar: August 13-19

Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

August 13, 2024

Let’s Tally the Medals From MN’s Best-Ever (Again) Summer Olympics

Plus Make America Minnesota Already, a trifecta busting strategy, and a local music temp check in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 12, 2024

Heiruspecs, Ren Fest, Green Day: This Week’s Best Events

And pretty much every kind of fest imaginable all weekend long.

August 12, 2024

Kitty Cat Klub Has Fallen

Plus overpaid bosses, Don Samuels's GOP backers, and Racket's third birthday plans in today's Flyover news roundup.

Cosmic Coffee Is the Neighborhood Coffee Shop Every Neighborhood Deserves

Cute patio? Check. Four-dollar breakfast sandwiches? Check. Occasional outdoor hot dog service? Also check!

August 9, 2024

We Want to Know If You Believe in God for This Week’s (Second!) Open Thread

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

Freeloader Friday: 98 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Festivals! Vans! Beer! Movies! Music! More!

August 9, 2024