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Jay Boller

Racket co-founder/editor.

Meet the Michael Jordan of Minnesota State Fair Veggie Competitors

"I would never, ever say that because I am a Minnesotan and I'm modest as heck," Terri Doerr says of our unprompted G.O.A.T. comparison. "That's the kiss of death when showing vegetables—when you get too cocky."

August 31, 2022

Striking Minneapolis Baristas Hit Starbucks Where It Hurts: Pumpkin Spice Day

Plus Birk finally addresses PPP, we're fresh outta docs, and a new path for passive aggression in today's Flyover.

August 30, 2022

Why the Strib Took Minneapolis’s Nighttime Pulse

Plus MILF-smooching Minnesotan mystifies, the great fair THC freakout, and RIP to Lake Street's horsey shop in today's Flyover.

We Already Don’t Like This Guy

Plus utility-funded anti-abortion laws, more bad ideas from Dr. Gov. Jensen, and a corntastic plea to the State Fair in today's Flyover.

Wanna Buy a Floating Duluth House with an Underground Pool?

Sound and look incongruous? Let's hear from the listing agent.

August 24, 2022

Man Who Thinks COVID Regs = Nazism Could Be Your Governor

Plus restorative justice that works, rights for the unhoused, and an honorary Minnesotan with great hair in today's Flyover.

This Minnesota Man Has Very Large Arms and 1.1 Million TikTok Followers

Meet Jeff Dabe, the arm-wrestling social media phenom from Stacy.

August 22, 2022

Local Bad-Faith News Ghouls Make National Controversy Out of Nothing

Plus lunch scandals, agitated nurses, and sizzling urban legends in today's Flyover.