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Remembering the Time the Twin Cities’ Streetcar System Was Destroyed by the Minneapolis Mob

A Wall Street jerk, a Minneapolis mob leader, and the end of the Minneapolis-St. Paul streetcar network.

December 8, 2023

Best Budget Bites: $6.50 Breakfast Burrito from Lito’s Burritos

Welcome to the land of obsolescence, Egg McMuffin.

December 8, 2023

If You’ve Never Participated in a Friday Open Thread, Today’s Your Day!

It's your weekly opportunity to talk about whatever you want on Racket.

December 8, 2023

Freeloader Friday: 106 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Dog Santa, Drag Santa, and lots of ugly sweaters. What a season!

December 8, 2023

Reminder: You Can Score Free Tickets from the Library

Plus mourning Savannah Williams, protecting tenants, and celebrating food in today's Flyover news roundup.

New Arcwelder and Old(ish) Kpop in This Week’s New Music Playlists

Year-end lists? Nah, there's still more music from 2023 to hear.

December 7, 2023

It’s Xmas Movies All the Way Down on the Big Screen This Week

Pretty much every movie you can catch in Twin Cities theaters this week.

December 7, 2023

A Few Words in Defense of the Midtown Global Market Snow Creature

Plus changes at Lake Superior, a new bar moves into Tracy's old spot, and support for the encampments in today's Flyover news roundup.

December 6, 2023

Get to Know the Buds Behind Bud Pop-Up

From Kalua pork to Spam to sloppy joes, these former Bellecour buddies are bringing the food they love to a pop-up near you.

December 6, 2023