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You May Not Be in the Mood, But Here’s Your Complete Concert Calendar: Jan. 13-19

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

January 13, 2026

ICE in the Twin Cities: New Day, Same Occupying Fascist Army

Plus... well, that's all we're discussing in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 12, 2026

Art Shanties, Art Sleds, World Snow Celebration: This Week’s Best Events

Plus curling classes, a Pride party, a book fair, and a tribute to the great Dolly Parton.

January 12, 2026

RacketCast, Ep. 42: What’s Going on in MN? Feat. ā€˜Never Post’

Enjoy this bonus crossover episode that originally appeared via 'Never Post.'

January 12, 2026

How Minneapolis Activism Has Changed Since George Floyd

Plus poet Danez Smith pays tribute to Good, MN launches its own probe, and people fighting the good fight against ICE in today's Flyover news roundup.

The Final Food News 2025, and What’s Ahead for 2026

It's the December Racket Restaurant Roundup... in January!

January 9, 2026

Fort Snelling: The Advance Guard of Federal Invasion Since 1805

Federal agents are once more using Fort Snelling for its established purpose: to maintain a ā€œmonopoly of violence.ā€

Open Thread: So… How Are We All Holding Up?

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

Freeloader Friday: 71 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Ski jumping, snow sculpting, Native arts, and more.

January 9, 2026