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RIP Conrad, First Avenue Legend

Plus too much restaurant news, a federal attack on MN's trans athletes, and unlikely gun control in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 1, 2025

Best Budget Bites: $8.99 Gyro From Ali Baba’s King of Gyros

For almost 30 years, Ali Baba's has been West St. Paul's gyro destination.

October 1, 2025

Weed Weviews: Four Things I Tried in September

Tropical flavors, damn good ginger ale, and the singularity.

Would the Honeycrisp of Hops Revitalize MN Beer?

The University of Minnesota’s efforts to breed a hardy hop could help local growers and breweries. Here’s why we don’t have it yet.

October 1, 2025

Pete Hegseth Summons Generals, Calls Troops Woke Fatties

Plus Napheesa Collier pops off, Town Hall is the last bar standing, and send your love to First Ave’s Conrad Sverkerson in today's Flyover news roundup.

Say Hello to Kizzo, Goodbye to LynLake Brewery, and See Ya Soon to a Bunch of Other Restaurants

A whole lotta ch-ch-ch-changes in the September Racket Restaurant Roundup.

September 30, 2025

More Like Raptober or Countrytober—It’s Your Complete Concert Calendar: Sept. 30-Oct. 6

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

September 30, 2025

ā€˜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