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We Help Us: 10 LGBTQIA Minnesotans Explain Why We Need Mutual Aid

'During these scary times, we need to band together more than ever. We need to dust off our heels and capes and fight like hell for our rights.'

Whatcha Readin’, Racket Members? An Open Thread About Books.

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

A Brief History of Alternative Pride in the Twin Cities

It's not just the big shindig in Loring Park.

Meow-Tastic Scenes From the 2025 Wedge LIVE! Cat Tour

That comes with our meow-tastic guarantee.

Freeloader Friday: 118 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Pride events of all types! A dog parade! Pop-up markets! Movies! Hmong festivals!

June 27, 2025

NYT on the Twin Cities’ ‘Great Hmong Food’

Plus states gain and lose rights, remember Melissa Hortman, and a bear goes to the dentist in today's Flyover news roundup.

Many Loves, Many Lessons: A Polyamory Primer for the Curious

These days, nonmonogamy is flirting with the mainstream. Is it right for you?

June 26, 2025

On the Big Screen This Week: Race Cars, Reformed Killbots, and Bette Davis

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

June 26, 2025

Nooo! Hymie’s Records Is Closing.

Plus a closer look at the Board of Regents, a veteran journalist passes, backyard music venues, tornado chasers some to town and in today's Flyover news roundup.