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Tell Us About Your FAILURES in This Week’s Open Thread

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

September 18, 2026

Proud Cuck Lily Allen Razzles, Dazzles, and Skewers Her Ex at the Armory

The British pop star performed her latest album, ‘West End Girl,’ in a solo, theatrical setting.

September 18, 2026

On the Big Screen This Week: A Horror Reboot, a Horror Mystery, and the Start of the Arab Film Festival

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

September 17, 2026

Minneapolis Cops NOT Interested in Talking About $21M Overspend

Plus possible foreclosure for HmongTown, noise news, and tracking Gordon Ramsay in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 17, 2026

I Tried Out for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Yes, the Basketball Team.

Was I the best one at tryouts? No. Was I the worst? Yes, absolutely.

September 17, 2026

Mark Dayton on Money, Political Favors, and How Donald Trump Mixed Him Up with Matt Damon

In his new memoir 'Perseverance,' MN’s 40th governor reflects on his fortunate-son origins and life of public service.

September 17, 2026

Emmer: ‘It’s 1 Pound of Ground Beef, Michael. What Could It Cost? $2?’

Plus MPS shuffles the deck, a drive-in done in, and an anomalously moist Friday in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 16, 2026

My Week of Attending Free Events in St. Paul and Its Nearby ‘Burbs

How I spent 7 days finding free stuff to do in the capital city.

Conspiracy-Loving Immigration Judge Lasts 4 Months on Job

Plus Rapidan Dam is damned, Klobuchar caught repeating posts on Twitter, and a really cool rock house for sale in today's Flyover news roundup.