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The New York Times Can’t Stop Covering Minnesota

Plus national love for Post Modern Times, No. 1-ranked love for Minnesota, and eternal love for thriving KAT.

STP Pride, Chalkfest, Lake Street Mural Day: This Week’s Best Events

Plus a Juneteenth celebration, Titus Andronicus at the Turf, and a vintage block party.

Mocked Into Submission, University of Minnesota Scraps Astoundingly Stupid New ‘Leave a Future’ Tagline

Plus ICE release a woman with dire medical needs, neighbors to foot (some) of the bill for the George Floyd reno, and a goldfish baby boom in today's Flyover news roundup.

Best Budget Bites: $1.75 Bar Tacos From Sweeney’s Saloon

Happy-hour food prices like you'd thought inflation made impossible.

Tell Us, in This Week’s Open Thread, What Publications You Subscribe to

As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

Walter Hudson’s Gonna Need a New Drinking Buddy

Plus a '90s flashback, deepfake election campaigning, and nature's revenge in today's Flyover news roundup.

On the Big Screen This Week: Sexy Bank Robbers and a Songwriting Bromance

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

Summer Guide 2026: Farmers Markets and U-Pick Produce

Who needs grocery stores when you have these great options?