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Jay Boller

Racket co-founder/editor.

Giant Puffballs Are Everywhere

Absent for three years, giant puffball mushrooms are popping in forests and on social media.

September 28, 2021

Check Out This Insanely Detailed Video Game Recreation of Downtown Minneapolis

It took Matthew Ye over a year to complete his project via jaw-dropping graphics.

September 24, 2021

Rustic Inn Cafe is Better Than Betty’s Pies, and It’s Not Even Close

Let's settle the Great North Shore Pie Debate once and for all.

September 23, 2021

This Mysterious Metro Transit Discount Will Surprise You

Plus: Bag fees, lefty challengers, and freshly inked hockey studs in today's Flyover.

September 22, 2021

You Gotta Follow @MplsPhotoBot

The neat Twitter account randomly generates scenes⁠—and lessons⁠—from Minneapolis's past.

September 21, 2021

Minnesota Cops Hope Special Pouches Will Keep Them From Shooting You

When law enforcement unveiled "not-reaching pouches," local Twitter users were not impressed.

September 17, 2021

Chanhassen Is Not ‘The Best Place to Live’

On Wednesday, the Twin Cities suburb won Money magazine's 'Best Place to Live in the U.S. Right Now' crown. Huh...

September 16, 2021

Brother Justus Distillery Joins the Local Craft Beverage Unionization Wave

Ownership voluntarily recognized the union that 10 workers will form with Unite Here! Local 17.

September 15, 2021