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A Farm Stop, a Candy Shop, a Bakery, and a Brewery All Opened in July

Plus lots of announcements for what's coming soon in the Racket Restaurant Roundup.

August 3, 2026

Artcrank, Kehlani, Pickup Truck Opera: This Week’s Best Events

Plus Fringe Fest kicks off, Uptown Art Fair returns to Uptown (kinda), and Malcolm Yards and Hook & Ladder celebrate b-days.

August 3, 2026

Is Angie Craig Fighting for Minnesota or the Crypto Industry That’s Enriching Trump?

Pro-crypto PACs spent over $1M getting Craig reelected. In turn, she has become crypto's best friend in Congress.

Open Thread Free-for-All: Everything Is Permitted

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

Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer ODB Is Bringing the Meat to Bobby and Steve’s

TNA veteran Jessie Kresa has been slapping meat for 25 years, both in the ring and from a food truck. 

July 31, 2026

Freeloader Friday: 123 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Hey, it won't be oppressively hot outside!

July 31, 2026

Coming to North Loop: A Data Center Tucked Between Acme Comedy Co. and Bar La Grassa

Plus more Target Field labor actions, the State Dept. says Iran tampered with MN water, and don't drive like a bozo in today's Flyover news roundup.

On the Big Screen This Week: Sex, Spider-Man, and Morally Challenged Frenchmen

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

Slow Down! Cultural Cafes Are Offering Spaces to Settle in With Friends.

Driven by Yemeni and Egyptian businesses, a new kind of coffee shop is spreading through the Twin Cities.