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Jay Boller

Racket co-founder/editor.

Hey, What’s the Deal with Those Metal Houses at 50th & Nicollet?

Only 2,000 Lustron Corp. homes still exist today. Six of 'em are on the same block in south Minneapolis.

Lowertown Sounds Brings Free Music Back to St. Paul

Plus Senate debates sin, creeps abound in the First District, and Hutch goes on leave in today's Flyover.

May 20, 2022

Turn Your Home Into Tin Whiskers or Grand Catch

It's possible through the sad magic of liquidation auctions.

May 19, 2022

MN Senate: No Weed Ads for You, Racket!

Plus a new building for downtown Mpls, Lowry Hill spends money for nothing, and concrete is stronger than god in today's Flyover.

May 18, 2022

Prince Is Coming to the State Fair?????

Plus another costly cop settlement, popular baby names, and lutefisk soup.

May 17, 2022

Hey, What’s the Deal With Elmer?

The curiously obscure Minneapolis Park Board tree mascot has been around for 42 years. Is he on the level?

Lawless Teens Rumble on the Mean Streets of Blaine

Plus Scott Jensen gets the GOP nod, some important but dull budget news, so unimportant but fun ship news, and a bus for sale in today's Flyover.

Closed Since ’87, Northeast’s Hollywood Theater Is Coming Back to Life

About $4.5 million later, Andrew Volna will soon re-open the National Register of Historic Places building as a private event center.

EV Invasion Hits Twin Cities

Plus a new opportunity for prisoners, another payout from the cops, and a really good rapper is coming to St. Paul in today's Flyover.

Wanna Buy a Dayton Heir’s Gallery-Like Lake of the Isles House?

The award-winning modern property is the second priciest home for sale in Minneapolis.