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Minneapolis Mayor Frey Pledged to End Homelessness. He Failed, and He’s Apparently All Out of Ideas.

Some leaders incorrectly believe sweeping away encampments solves the underlying problems.

Halloween Parties, Trash Art, John Waters: This Week’s Best Happenings

We're in the deep end of pumpkin spice season, folks.

October 27, 2025

Doin’ Beers: 5 Minnesota Beers to Drink on Halloween

You won’t find these accessories at Spirit Halloween.

October 27, 2025

Strib to Play Corporate Cheerleader in New Sponcon Section 

Plus beware crypto ATMs, Frey pal indicted, and Lyn-Lake gets a new biz in today's Flyover news roundup.

Local Guitar Amp Designers Keep Those Vacuum Tubes Aglow

Brands like ToneTron and Super Larry Amps offer quality amplifiers made by hand in Minnesota.

October 24, 2025

Open Thread: Winter Is Coming. Are We Ready for ICE?

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

October 24, 2025

Freeloader Friday: 115 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Celebrate new murals, test your knowledge of A24 horror flicks, watch some synchronized figure skating, and see dogs, cars, and kids dressed for Halloween.

October 24, 2025

Noooo: Last Call for Mold-A-Rama at Como Zoo

Plus the MN origins of 'MST3K,' cold incoming, and Annunciation's Sophia Forchas discharged from Gillette Children’s in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 23, 2025

Heists, Chainsaws, Monsters, and Rock Stars on the Big Screen This Week

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

October 23, 2025

This Weekend, Go See the Majesty of the Leaves Changing on The Driftless Bluffs (While Secretly Hunting for Pepie the Lake Pepin Monster)

A Twin Cities weekender/amateur cryptozoologist's guide to exploring autumn on The Great River Road, because sure, you’re here for the leaves—but really you’re here to find Pepie.