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When Nice Folks Make Cruel Choices: Journalist Justin Ellis on MN’s History of ‘Unaccounted for Repression, Rage, Discrimination, and White Supremacy’

In his book, 'The Cruelty of Nice Folks,' Ellis looks at how when it comes to race, Minneapolis is trapped in cycles of good intentions and failure to follow through.

Walking 1,776 Miles for Better Mental Health Resources in Rural Minnesota

Owatonna native Jason Lennox is raising funds for addiction recovery the hard way this summer.

June 30, 2026

How Heritage Park Became a Squalid, Failed Experiment in Minneapolis Public Housing

Plus classroom smartphone bans, Craig vs. Flanagan endorsements, and endless MN sports shame in today's Flyover news roundup.

June 29, 2026

Google Escalates PR Offensive on Hermantown Data Center: Want a Cookie?

Plus lots of racism, anti-ICE activists speak out, and Metro Transit's new tool in today's Flyover news roundup.

Let’s Talk About Pride on This Week’s Open Thread

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

What Lavender Magazine’s Farewell Post Got Wrong About LGBTQ+ Rights in MN

A response to Lavender's closing statement from LGBTQ+ leaders.

June 26, 2026

Freeloader Friday: 173 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Pride parties, movies, pop-up markets, and more.

June 26, 2026

Lavender’s Work Here Is Finished

Plus 'undercover' cops in hiding, Trump v. MN, and a sad final 'Naz Reid' in today's Flyover newsletter.