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‘More Influential Than the British Invasion’: Obi Original Is Leading MN’s Afrobeats Takeover

Nigerian music is hotter than ever. One Minnesota musician is making sure that highlife guitar gets its due.

August 14, 2025

Guess What Most of Gov. Walz’s U of M Board of Regents Picks Have in Common…

Plus stinkin' Twins owners remain, more Kathy Cargill drama, and your definitions of Uptown in today's Flyover news roundup.

Two Pages Per Day: How Minneapolis Author Kate DiCamillo Became the Beverly Cleary of Her Generation

DiCamillo published her groundbreaking debut novel, 'Because of Winn-Dixie,' 25 years ago. Today, she’s ready to look back in disbelief on the miracle of her career.

How Screwed is Target?

Plus the Strib goes hardcore for high school sports, Boelter gives a worthless interview, and MN toilets are up for an award in today's Flyover news roundup.

It’s Feeling a Lot Like Mid-August in Your Complete Concert Calendar: Aug. 12-18

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

August 12, 2025

In South Minneapolis, the Black Radish Transforms Lawns Into Vibrant Urban Farms

Every scrap of an acre TBR has cobbled together has been turned into artfully designed, sustainable, organic farm space.

Nation’s Worst Guy? Evidence Mounts for Minnesota-Born Pete Hegseth.

Plus Comedy Corner Underground gets booted, restaurant rates analyzed, and a Vikings cheerleader attacked by online assholes in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 11, 2025

Front Porch Pies Wants to Make it Easy to Get Vegan Baked Goods With Your Coffee

Local ingredients and homemade butter help make these hand pies and cookies—now available at a coffee shop near you.

August 11, 2025

Money Journal: 1 Week in the Second-Ring ‘Burbs on a $104K Salary

How far do the dollars of a 32-year-old software tester go?

August 11, 2025

Sound for Silents, Chuck Tingle, ‘Ear Hustle’ Podcast: This Week’s Best Events

Plus corgi racing, skate deck art, India Fest, and so much more.

August 11, 2025