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We’re Halfway Through 2025, and Here’s What Our New Music Playlists Sound Like

5 great new local songs, 5 great new songs from everywhere else, and 3 minutes of pure aural dross.

Fourth of July, Native American Food Truck Fest: This Week’s Best Events

Plus CONvergence, a hot-dog eating contest, Trampled by Turtles, and more.

RacketCast, Ep. 28: No War With Iran Feat. Rep. Ilhan Omar

In this special bonus episode, the congresswoman suggests our 'dumb' and 'fragile' president might not have a plan.

Racket Racks Up 8 Trophies at the Local Journalism Awards

In today's Flyover news roundup? All we're rounding up is Racket's performance at Thursday's Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Page One Awards ceremony.

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