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Ian Ringgenberg

Ian lives in northeast Minneapolis. You can find him out organizing with Twin Cities DSA and goofing around on Twitter.

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Food & Drink

Best Budget Bites: $9.99 Pasty From Milda’s Cafe

The Iron Range delicacy is served up fresh three days a week.

April 29, 2024
Culture

What’s the Deal With St. Paul?

After spending 72 hours in the other city, this Racket reader has some ideas.

August 9, 2023
Today's stories are presented by TPT's 'Remember the Magic'

Watch TPT's 'Remember the Magic: A Look Back at the Dayton’s Holiday Shows'

Relive the wonder of Dayton’s holiday shows with “Remember the Magic: A Look Back at the Dayton’s Holiday Shows,” a nostalgic documentary from Twin Cities PBS. For over 50 years, Dayton’s 8th floor auditorium transformed into a holiday wonderland, enchanting millions with magical displays, intricate animatronics and unforgettable memories. Featuring rare archival footage, personal reflections and behind-the-scenes insights, the film celebrates the creativity and tradition that made Dayton’s a cherished part of Minnesota history. Premiering December 17 on TPT and the PBS App, “Remember the Magic” invites a new generation to experience the timeless joy of this iconic tradition.
Culture

The City Slicker’s Guide to Twin Cities Auto Racing

This is racing with its roots in Brainerd and Boone, not Bristol or Bahrain.

May 4, 2023
Culture

What’s the Deal with Winnipeg?

A viral tweet leads to this Racket Reader Investigation into our nearest major Canadian city.

March 30, 2022
Arts

‘Joe Pera Talks With You’ Is The Feel-Good TV Show Every Minnesotan Should Be Watching

The caricatured Minnesotans of 'Fargo' depicted how evil could lurk beneath the stolid affect of regular Midwest folk. Joe Pera reminds us sometimes a wood-chipper is only for clearing brush.

November 19, 2021