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Why the Bloody Labor Battles of Minneapolis’s Past Remain Vital for Shaping Its Future

From 'Bloody Friday' to the massacre at Flour City, we have much to learn from the conflicts of 90+ years ago.

South Minneapolis’s Malt Shop Is Coming Back to Life

Plus a Milepost 7 update, news from the artsy fellas beat, and exploring the warm sewage beneath town in today's Flyover news roundup.

Nerdy Burlesque, Ezra Furman, Corgies and Goats at Breweries: This Week’s Best Events

Plus Fat Splash, the Vegan Night Market, and Art at St. Kate's returns.

‘Arbitrary and Capricious’: MN Orgs React to Trump’s Federal Grant Gutting

The local groups say having funding yanked back is unprecedented.

On the Big Screen This Week: Beautiful Dresses and Ugly Dinosaurs

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

July 3, 2025

Minneapolis Misery: Last Call for Palmer’s; No More Malts at Annie’s

Plus the impact of *that* bill, weird neighbor antics, and a job opening that might pique your interest in today's Flyover news roundup.

Oh No, It’s the 4th of July: An Open Thread

As we do every week (but a day early this time), we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

Why Wasn’t North Mpls Warned When Boelter Was Nearby?

Plus MN to suffer under new spending bill, Uptown is/sin't dead, and Hüsker Dü news in today's Flyover news roundup.

Say Hello to DIY Venue Como Crib—And Also Goodbye

The house parties will end in August. But it's not August yet.