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Jay Boller

Racket co-founder/editor.

Meet the Minnesota Rap Superstar You’ve Never Heard Of

Born and raised in Rochester, MILF-loving rapper Yung Gravy gets played on Spotify more than Bob Dylan. Who is he?

July 27, 2022

TILT Pinball Bar Just Bought the Ol’ Liquor Lyle’s

The beloved Minneapolis dive will be born again as a pinball bar.

July 25, 2022

Matt Birk Burger Latest Cancel Culture Victim

Plus the "Longfellow boom," redemption for MN BBQ, and a good weekend to adopt a furry family member in today's Flyover.

Poll: Which Minneapolis Public Transit Lines Should Be Free?

At least one state senator loves the idea. Let's help flesh it out with the power of polling.

July 22, 2022

Local Planned Parenthood Workers Just Unionized!

Plus Chappelle drama, MN Reformer's new reporter, and a sad cougar conclusion in today's Flyover.

THC Ya Later? Some Cities Halting Edible Sales—For Now.

Plus cheating prosecutors, MN United union busting, and a cougar (not that kind) stalks Shakopee in today's Flyover.

Blame ‘The Bear’: The 6 Best Italian Beef Sandwiches in the Twin Cities, Ranked

Inspired by Hulu's hit show, Racket went on a drippy, messy, beefy taste test in pursuit of the Sandwich of the Summer.

Chinese Institution David Fong’s to Close After 64 Years

Plus bollard brouhaha, more on the police killing of Tekle Sundberg, and UnitedHealthcare still sucks in today's Flyover.

Experts Won’t Admit That There’s a Shitload of Rabbits In Minneapolis Right Now

We asked the DNR, the U of M, the Animal Emergency Center of MN, and, for some reason, council member Andrea Jenkins. In the end, we had to rely on reader anecdotes about the bunny boom.

John Legend Shares His Thoughts on the Hennepin County Attorney Race

Plus cops killed again, a closer look at 2021's homicide count, and cheap bus rides for students in today's Flyover.