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Workers at The Athletic, Home to Powerhouse MN Sportswriters, Move to Unionize

Plus the homelessness crisis, the creator of the MN-shaped forest, and big changes for MPD in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 6, 2025

Read an Excerpt From ‘The Many Facets of Eyedea,’ a New Oral History on the Celebrated MN Rapper

For the just-released book, publisher Parker Pubs collected quotes from dozens of people who knew Eyedea best.

January 6, 2025

Tattoo Arts, a Dolly Parton Tribute, and an Ice Maze Cometh: This Week’s Best Events

Are you an indoor or outdoor cat? We've got great events here for both.

January 6, 2025

Welcome to Minnesota’s Worst Prison

Plus MN Leg shakeups, anti-abortion wins in Minneapolis, and the disgusting Gophers bowl game in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 3, 2025

Share Your Plans for the New Year on the First Open Thread of 2025

As we do every time this week, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

January 3, 2025

Freeloader Friday: 42 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Drag shows, live music, football watch parties, and more!

January 3, 2025

Longshot Mayoral Candidate Fires Campaign Manager via Newspaper Q&A

Plus magic mushrooms, canceled dog races, and locally angled network TV shows in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 2, 2025

Dulono’s Gets Evicted, Travail to Take Over Italian Eatery, and More of the Latest Restaurant News

It's the last Racket Restaurant Roundup of 2024 and the first Racket Restaurant Roundup of 2025.

January 2, 2025

The First Movie Listings of 2025 Are Here!

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

January 2, 2025

Your Last Complete Concert Calendar for 2024—And Your First for 2025: Dec. 31-Jan. 6

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

December 31, 2024