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Jay Boller

Racket co-founder/editor.

Ilhan Omar’s Cool with Unionized Staff

Plus a BBQ reprieve, a horrifying dead body discovery, and our very own meteor in today's Flyover.

Coolio, as Remembered by His Friend from Minneapolis

Marianne Braswell talked with her Grammy-winning buddy Monday, and received 10+ calls from him in the hours before his death Wednesday.

September 30, 2022

Ride-Share Drivers to Frey: Take a Hike!

Plus a new top cop, caller I.D. in Columbia Heights, and leaf-peepin' in today's Flyover.

Wanna Buy Psycho Suzi’s?

The popular/quirky riverside northeast Minneapolis restaurant just hit the market.

September 29, 2022

Uptown Theatre’s Iconic Sign Is Gone. The City Is Investigating.

The signage came down Tuesday amid remodeling efforts, prompting Racket readers to ask: What the hell?

September 28, 2022

Motion Filed to Unseal Lindell FBI Raid Docs, Possibly Validating Racket’s Hardee’s Skepticism

Plus Mercado Central calls out Jensen, racially imbalanced schools, and scrubbing them tunnels in today's Flyover.

Where Are the Uptown McPunks Now? We Tracked Down Two of ‘Em From This Photo.

Two McPunks on the counterculture scene that setup shop at Lake & Hennepin in the '80s.

September 27, 2022

CNN Just Called Us the ‘Mini Apple.’ In 2022.

Plus over-regulated BBQ, striking mental health workers, and a neighborhood quiz in today's Flyover.

Alleged Viral Rodent at Stella’s Fish Café: ‘The Rat Was Thicker Than Me’

So says ReLasia Wright, the person who recorded a locally viral video after bar close in Uptown.

September 26, 2022

Operation Endeavor: New Mpls Plan to Combat Crime with Buzzwords

Plus local crypto firm goes bust, city backs pro-arsenic plan, and the slur-loving St. Cloud Superman in today's Flyover.