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The New Yorker Offers Bizarre Take on ‘Quiet,’ ‘Frightened’ Minnesotans

Plus ICE targets greater MN as the DOJ and the weather sink to a new low in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 14, 2026

With the Twin Cities Under Siege, Restaurants Become Hubs of Solidarity

As neighborhoods stand up to ICE, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops are collecting donations, handing out whistles, and acting as gathering sites for volunteers and observers.

January 14, 2026

The Clown Car Needs More Clowns: ICE Desperate For New Recruits

Plus a ride along with the resistance, how racist groups of the past inform MN today, and Jonathan Ross claimed to be a botanist in today's Flyover news roundup.

You May Not Be in the Mood, But Here’s Your Complete Concert Calendar: Jan. 13-19

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

January 13, 2026

MN ICE Watch Jan. 12-16: Daily Updates on Trump’s Invading Troops

Your one-stop shop for real-time ICE watching.

January 13, 2026

ICE in the Twin Cities: New Day, Same Occupying Fascist Army

Plus... well, that's all we're discussing in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 12, 2026

Art Shanties, Art Sleds, World Snow Celebration: This Week’s Best Events

Plus curling classes, a Pride party, a book fair, and a tribute to the great Dolly Parton.

January 12, 2026

RacketCast, Ep. 42: What’s Going on in MN? Feat. ‘Never Post’

Enjoy this bonus crossover episode that originally appeared via 'Never Post.'

January 12, 2026

How Minneapolis Activism Has Changed Since George Floyd

Plus poet Danez Smith pays tribute to Good, MN launches its own probe, and people fighting the good fight against ICE in today's Flyover news roundup.

The Final Food News 2025, and What’s Ahead for 2026

It's the December Racket Restaurant Roundup... in January!

January 9, 2026