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Racket’s Year in Review: August 2025-July 2026

Let’s dig into the facts and figures from Racket’s fifth year of operation.

August 5, 2026

New Month, Same Ol’ Your Complete Concert Calendar: Aug. 4-10

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

August 4, 2026

The City of Minneapolis Has a Good Idea?

Plus new concentration camp a-comin', new Her drama, and new DFL volunteers in today's Flyover news roundup.

Weed Weviews: 4 Things I Tried in July

I found a 10 mg gummy that will knock you on your ass.

Kratom Clampdown: MN Kinda, Sorta Regulates Trendy, Dangerous Gas Station Drug

Plus St. Paul needs a mayor, RIP David Rivkin, and b-ball bigot booed in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 3, 2026

A Farm Stop, a Candy Shop, a Bakery, and a Brewery All Opened in July

Plus lots of announcements for what's coming soon in the Racket Restaurant Roundup.

August 3, 2026

Artcrank, Kehlani, Pickup Truck Opera: This Week’s Best Events

Plus Fringe Fest kicks off, Uptown Art Fair returns to Uptown (kinda), and Malcolm Yards and Hook & Ladder celebrate b-days.

August 3, 2026

Is Angie Craig Fighting for Minnesota or the Crypto Industry That’s Enriching Trump?

Pro-crypto PACs spent over $1M getting Craig reelected. In turn, she has become crypto's best friend in Congress.

Open Thread Free-for-All: Everything Is Permitted

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

Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer ODB Is Bringing the Meat to Bobby and Steve’s

TNA veteran Jessie Kresa has been slapping meat for 25 years, both in the ring and from a food truck. 

July 31, 2026