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Why Can’t This Lady Spend $19.95 On a $2 Bill? Walz, Probably.

Plus crime-fighting bubbles, lobbying is still big business, and a crafty lady looks into the Lynx's crochet policies in today's Flyover news roundup.

Welcome to the Month I Like to Call ‘Rocktober’ in Your Complete Concert Calendar: Oct. 1-7

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

October 1, 2024

A Guide to the International Grocers of the Twin Cities

The Twin Cities is home to over 40 international grocers, and they deserve your dollars, too.

October 1, 2024

Why Did the Twins Ban This Apparent Brave Truth-Teller From Target Field?

Plus Walz's China adventures, St. Paul lands large loon, and inside the Prince Airbnb in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 30, 2024

Racket Restaurant Roundup: Egg Sandwiches and Wine Bars Edition

Like, not together. But yes: There are lots of both in our September restaurant news rundown.

September 30, 2024

Barktoberfest, Saint Paul Art Crawl, Bob the Drag Queen: This Week’s Best Events

Plus film fests, brewery birthdays, and a whole lot more.

September 30, 2024

Is a ‘Big’ Movie That Fails to Meet Its Ambitions Better Than a ‘Small’ Movie That Does Just What It Set out to?

'Megalopolis' is a dull, sprawling mess; 'My Old Ass' is a surprisingly sweet coming-of-age fantasy.

September 27, 2024

‘Just Atrocious’: Self-Destructing 2024 Twins Nearly Put Out of Misery

Plus First Ave workers demand contract, NYT goes condo shopping, and sky-high flautists in today's Flyover news roundup.

Drink Prices? Twins Collapse? Board Games? Pick the Open Thread Topic You Want.

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

September 27, 2024