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So What’s Fancy Ray up to Now?

“There are two types of people in this world: People who love Fancy Ray; and people who don’t realize that they love Fancy Ray!”

September 20, 2023

The Long, Neat History Behind the Departed I-94 Mannequin Car

Here's hoping the local landmark reappears over I-35 in Lakeville.

September 20, 2023

MN Fed Survey: People Want New Jobs That Pay Better

Plus NYT praises Gai Noi, private-public spying programs, and a skeleton mystery from the past in today's Flyover news roundup.

Reevaluating Gov. Ventura: Unpredictable Policies, Wild Quotes, and Celeb Politician Legacy

Let's revisit Minnesota's loud, complicated, and reliably outrageous Ventura years.

September 19, 2023

Let’s Get Autumnal With Your Complete Concert Calendar: Sept. 19-25

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

September 19, 2023

Civic Aesthetics In Ruins as I-94 Mannequin Car Disappears From Pole

Plus Outside loves Minneapolis (but not its cops), Tom Lyden signs off, and Georgia Fort hits the radio in today's Flyover news roundup.

Will Anybody Ever Love This Week’s New Music Playlists?

5 new local songs, 5 new songs from elsewhere, all lovable.

September 18, 2023

Black Fashion Week MN, Oktoberfests, Vegan Eats at Francis Fest: This Week’s Best Events

Plus a punk bowling benefit for Nudieland, an anti-car bike ride/picnic, and the Postal Service at the Armory.

September 18, 2023

Finally, a Place to Watch the Game—When Women Are Playing

Plus the water wars begin, 2023 election updates, and intel on Frank Lloyd Wright's gas station in today's Flyover news roundup.

David Wain and Ken Marino Explain Their Middle Aged Dad Jam Band

Expect riffs (both kinds), yuks, grooves, and japes this Friday as the comics rock out at Fine Line.

September 15, 2023