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Racket Restaurant Roundup: Egg Sandwiches and Wine Bars Edition

Like, not together. But yes: There are lots of both in our September restaurant news rundown.

September 30, 2024

Barktoberfest, Saint Paul Art Crawl, Bob the Drag Queen: This Week’s Best Events

Plus film fests, brewery birthdays, and a whole lot more.

September 30, 2024

Is a ‘Big’ Movie That Fails to Meet Its Ambitions Better Than a ‘Small’ Movie That Does Just What It Set out to?

'Megalopolis' is a dull, sprawling mess; 'My Old Ass' is a surprisingly sweet coming-of-age fantasy.

September 27, 2024

‘Just Atrocious’: Self-Destructing 2024 Twins Nearly Put Out of Misery

Plus First Ave workers demand contract, NYT goes condo shopping, and sky-high flautists in today's Flyover news roundup.

Drink Prices? Twins Collapse? Board Games? Pick the Open Thread Topic You Want.

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

September 27, 2024

RacketCast, Ep. 2: A MN Hip-Hop Classic Turns 20 Feat. Heiruspecs

The haters might've said it couldn't be done (not sure), but we're back for another new episode, this time with our very first very special guests.

September 27, 2024

Freeloader Friday: 89 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Oktoberfests, lawn parties, open streets, free Grape Ape shots, art shows, and so much more.

September 27, 2024

Will Mpls Zoning Laws Doom Small Weed Dispensaries?

Plus MN keeps saying no to crypto mines, Fair State's patio is dunzo, and a MN glove guy is on TV in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 26, 2024

On the Big Screen This Week: Mizna’s Arab Film Festival and a Silent Sex Comedy

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

September 26, 2024

Green Energy Orgs to Xcel: Save Customers $3.5B With This 1 Simple Trick

Plus figuring out fruit vendors, the 'MN Mystery Beast,' and audio content galore in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 25, 2024