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Amy Adams: ‘I Would Not Be Where I Am’ Without Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ Michael Brindisi

The most successful actress to come out of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres pays tribute to the late icon of the Minnesota stage

March 25, 2025

Downsides to Having (Alleged) Alcoholic Fox News Host Running the Pentagon Emerge

Plus Jennifer Carnahan's deathless political ambitions, Hippo Pockets plans brick 'n' mortar, and RIP to a scene photog in today's Flyover news roundup.

March 24, 2025

Read an Excerpt From ‘Home Club,’ a New Book on the History of MN’s Legendary Acme Comedy Co.

Racket contributor Patrick Strait catalogs the world-famous comedy club's 'up-and-comers and comebacks.'

Inside Cafe Yoto, the North Loop’s Hot New Japanese Fast-Casual Spot

Get your chubby noodles and rice bowls, all day long.

March 24, 2025

GloRilla, Trans Day of Visibility, Anime Detour: This Week’s Best Events

Plus a gay market, the Twins' season opener, and a chance to hype up your friend via a PowerPoint presentation.

March 24, 2025

Are Ex-Workers Plotting Game Informer Magazine 2.0?

Plus protests on Lake Street, RIP Dangerous Man, and wanna be the Gophs hoops coach in today's Flyover news roundup.

For This Week’s Open Thread: How Do You Staycation?

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

March 21, 2025

RacketCast, Ep. 17: 2025 MN Twins Preview for Dummies Feat. Aaron Gleeman

Sorry for repeatedly calling our beautiful listeners 'dummies'!

March 21, 2025

Freeloader Friday: 74 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Pinewood derby at Fulton, open studios in Northeast, s'mores roasting, and more.

NYT: Is Tim Walz the New Donald Trump?

Plus the local man who saved Gerald Ford, Hamline MFA in danger, and banning rentbots in today's Flyover news roundup