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Wanna Buy Nicollet Island’s Opulent Jewel Box of a Townhouse?

Stepping inside the 147-year-old Minneapolis property transports you from Europe to Asia and beyond.

MN Republicans Take Bold Pro-Crime Stance

Plus dissecting the omnibus package, going geothermal in St. Paul, and partying frogs in today's Flyover news roundup.

Let’s Talk Neighborhoods on This Friday’s Open Thread

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

Freeloader Friday: 74 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Movies in the parks! Music in parking lots! Festivals in streets!

May 31, 2024

MN Leg Sez: Let Booze Flow from Painted Turtle at Lake Nokomis

Plus more MPD fuck ups, General Mills' plastic problem, and a cute story on Prince's love of basketball in today's Flyover news roundup.

On the Big Screen This Week: Creepy Stop Motion, the Coolest Cop, and a ‘Mexican’ Charlton Heston

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

Weed Weviews: 4 Things I Tried in May

Sampling my way through an honest THC pop, the backyard flavors of Heti, a tropical bubbly, and Jesse Ventura's weed chocolates.

I Rode Amtrak’s New Borealis Line to Chicago So You Don’t Have to (But You Still Should)

I spent five days traveling across Wisconsin and back to learn more about myself—and America. (Lol no, really I just wanted to ride the train.)

The PWHL Minnesota Bandwagon Invites You to Climb Aboard

That's if you're not already counted among the passionate fans, of course. Plus helium on the Iron Range, another bike lane vs. parking space showdown, and Lake Street nostalgia in today's Flyover news roundup.

May 29, 2024