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Cinco de Mayo, Corgi Races, MayDay: This Week’s Best Events

May the 4th parties, Kentucky Derby on the big screen, the Hold Steady, rubber ducks in a creek—it's a stacked week, folks!

April 28, 2025

Wanna Buy Lee’s Liquor Lounge?

Plus WeDo's porno legacy, Flavor Town hits Loring Park, and drive-in season returns in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 25, 2025

For This Week’s Open Thread, Tell Us What Musicians You Want to See Before They Die

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

Freeloader Friday: 132 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Art crawls, bike rides, smash burgers, 'Trainspotting,' drag, and so, so, so much more.

April 25, 2025

On the Big Screen This Week: Iranian Women, Demolition Men, and Uncle Boonmee

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

April 24, 2025

RIP to the Hy-Vee Bar

Plus skyrocketing starter home costs, positive beer industry insights, and Trump-related BWCA hassles in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 24, 2025

School of Rock for… Adults? Walker West Coordinates Jams for All Ages and Genres.

Dust off your old high school instrument and join a Twin Cities amateur music ensemble.

Land o’ Lusts: Who Are Sex Workers?

‘People love to categorize us, but I’m not interested in shrinking myself down like that.’

April 24, 2025

Paul Simon May Be Old But He’s Not Dead

The aging voice of the 83-year-old singer changed the meaning of familiar tunes Tuesday night at the Orpheum.

April 23, 2025

Duck Watch 2025: MN DNR Answers Our Qs About Mallard’s Takeover of Eagle Cam Nest

Plus talkin' expungements, MN's filthy air, and RIP to Isles Bun & Coffee's owner in today's Flyover news roundup.