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Global Livability Index: Minneapolis Ranks No. 50

Plus where MN's opioid settlement funds are going, a win for Trader Joe's union, and another Wuollet's location closes in today's Flyover news roundup.

Land o’ Lusts: Is it OK to Pay for Sex?

To answer that question, we’re gonna have to start by uncoupling legality and morality.

November 12, 2024

It Gets Dark So Early You Can Barely Read Your Complete Concert Calendar: Nov. 12-18

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

November 12, 2024

Star Tribune Publisher: Trump’s Call to Shoot Journalists is ‘Distasteful,’ But Totally Understandable

Plus what's the deal with Mike Norton, a big ol' dive bar roundup, and local music on the TV in today's Flyover news roundup.

November 11, 2024

Craig Finn Talks Tim Walz, David Carr, Twins Pain, and Whether the Hold Steady Count as a Local Band

'There will be more Hold Steady shows,' teases Finn, whose solo tour hits the Fitz this Saturday. 'We’ll be celebrating the 20th anniversary of our album 'Separation Sunday,' and Minnesotans will have a chance to celebrate that with us, details forthcoming.'

November 11, 2024

NY Times: Lotta Turkeys in Minnesota

Plus shipwreck storytelling, racism ramping up, and immigration fears in today's Flyover news roundup.

November 8, 2024

An LGBTQ+ Community Space, Cafe, and Event Center Opens in Uptown This Weekend

Get ready for queer movie nights, drop-in zine making, drag story hour, and a whole lot more.

November 8, 2024

Empowering and ‘Just Really Fucking Cool’: FAWK Turns 10

How the Funny Asian Women Kollective uses humor to combat the invisibility and dehumanization. 

November 8, 2024

This Week’s Open Thread Question: What Now?

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

November 8, 2024