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‘How Can Chappell Roan and JD Vance Both Be Midwesterners?!’ Wonders a Baffled NY Times

Plus defining 'downtown,' hunting for bodega cats, and everyone's favorite tunnel video in today's Flyover news roundup.

‘Norfside’ Drummer L.A. Buckner Will Take You to Church

The virtuoso jazz percussionist's new album is a tribute to north Minneapolis.

October 18, 2024

More Bare Transsexual Tits Than at Any Other Gig in Town: How Doll Brawl Fuses Hardcore and Activism

At Seward Cafe, these trans-centered gigs spotlight the Twin Cities’ most exciting DIY acts, mutual aid efforts, and pure joy.

October 18, 2024

Take Your Pick: In This Week’s Open Thread You Can Talk About Fall OR Autumn

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

October 18, 2024

Freeloader Friday: 103 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Halloween parties, vintage sales, author events, and way more.

Report: Walz May Win the Election With Finger Guns

Plus GOP man loves his lib neighbor, a sugar beet labor story, and the World Series was in MN 37 years ago in today's Flyover news roundup.

The Twin Cities Film Fest Takes Over Westopolis

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

October 17, 2024

‘We’re the First’: How This Tiny St. Paul Grocer Obtained the U of M’s New Blockbuster Apple

At press time, Tim & Tom’s Speedy Market is reportedly the only Triumph apple seller in the world.

October 17, 2024

Thin Blue Lyin’? Cop-Loving Alpha News Sued by Cop for Defamation.

Plus a sub goes wild in class, a new college aid program takes effect, and a school board election primer in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 16, 2024