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‘Only Ugly Guys’ Is More Beautiful Than You’d Expect

A provocative new play asserts a bold and innovative presence in Twin Cities theater.

September 30, 2025

Northeast Minneapolis Debates Future of Historic/Crumbling Cook House

Plus sports woes, Wienermobiles, and Hegseth gets hit in the nuts in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 29, 2025

See the Smoke, Stars, and Cars of Legacy Cup, MN’s Biggest Stoner Festival

Thousands gathered Saturday in Minneapolis for this celebration of all things cannabis culture.

September 29, 2025

Gaylaxicon, ‘Wits’ Returns, Oktoberfests: This Week’s Best Events

Plus fall fests, good reads, and last call for artsy mini golf at the Walker.

September 29, 2025

5 Things to Know About North Star Deli

Sandwiches for 'Slap Shot' fans in southwest Minneapolis.

September 26, 2025

Open Thread: What Activated You Politically?

As we do every week at this time, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

September 26, 2025

Freeloader Friday: 123 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Parking lot markets, two Oktoberfests for dogs, all kinds of movies, and more.

September 26, 2025

Harris Slams Walz in (Apparently Bad) New Memoir

Plus drama at Free Geek, step inside Vintage Music Co., and rural paper profiles goth man in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 25, 2025

Belated Summer Jams and a Singer-Songwriter-Palooza Fill This Week’s Best New Music Playlists

5 great new local songs, 5 great new songs from everywhere else, and, as always, a song we shall never speak of again.

September 25, 2025