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Jay Boller

Racket co-founder/editor.

RIP Kwan’s Chinese Cuisine, a South Minneapolis Institution

After four decades in business, the little restaurant at 54th & Penn quietly went dark during COVID-19.

February 17, 2022

Meet the U of M Sophomore Who Might’ve Already Won $250K on ‘Jeopardy!’

Emmey Harris dominated her way to the semifinals of the 'Jeopardy!' College Championship. She knows was happens next, but viewers don't.

February 16, 2022

Happy Redistricting Day! May the Odds Be in Your Favor.

Plus teachers might strike, MN might allow sports betting, Chaska doesn't lock its doors, and 'Jeopardy' flies over us in today's Flyover.

February 15, 2022

We Love You, Chekhov

The Siberian husky greets visitors at MSP, comforts students, cheers up V.A. patients, and even calms courtroom witnesses.

February 15, 2022

Wanna Buy Mike Zimmer’s Massive Inver Grove Heights Home?

The Vikings sent their head coach (figuratively) packing in January, so now comes the literal packing.

February 11, 2022

Workers at 2 Minnesota Starbucks Shops Just Declared Their Intent to Unionize

They could become Minnesota's first unionized Starbucks locations.

February 11, 2022

What the Hell Is Andrew Yang’s Forward Party of Minnesota?

The first state-level operation of Yang's boutique political party just launched right here.

February 10, 2022

What Happened to the Shopping Baskets at the Uptown Cub?

Someone flashed the Racket Reader Action Desk signal, and we answered.

February 9, 2022

Wanna Buy a Private Island Mansion with a Complimentary Hovercraft?

The island lifestyle, just 30 minutes northeast of downtown.

February 8, 2022

Is Banning ‘No-Knock’ Warrants the Latest MPD Quick Fix?

Plus arrest made in St. Paul, Two Harbors' sus mayor, and Shakopee Rock City (?) in today's Flyover.

February 8, 2022