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New 2023 MN State Fair Food: Predicting the Winners and Losers

Let's get all Mel Kiper on the Fair's 34 new food concoctions.

How a Small St. Paul Brewery Became Part of a Groundbreaking Patagonia Collab

Bang Brewing is one of 11 U.S. breweries, including Allagash and Sierra Nevada, that's brewing crisp Kernza Lager.

July 11, 2023

Police Chief Denies Seeing Video of Incident He’s No Longer Denying He Knew About

Plus free land in MN, covering IVF under insurance, and another reason not to go to Florida in today's Flyover news roundup.

More Songs About Willie Nelson, Drugs, and Blood in This Week’s Monday Playlists

5 new local songs. 5 new non-local songs. All of 'em are good.

July 10, 2023

Hennepin Avenue Bridge: Golden or Garbage?

Plus another local 'Barbie' connection, chef Vang's new spot, and slow St. Paul park progress in today's Flyover news roundup.

TikTok Loves This Minnesotan’s ’90s Keychain Pool Floaties

Millions of people have seen Lauren Bowe's nostalgic summertime pool toys... but there's a dark side to adorable viral fame.

July 7, 2023

We Finally Tried D’s Banh Mi. Is it Worth the Wait?

The deep south of Minneapolis is a Vietnamese desert no more.

Can We Have the Friday Open Thread Outside?

Or can we at least meet up and talk face to face?

Freeloader Friday: 79 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Brewery goats, ski shows, movies in parks, and more this freakin' weekend.

July 7, 2023