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Jay Boller

Co-owner/editor of Racket.

Ventura Aspires to Become the Face of MN Weed

Plus YWCA closures, weird food fees reconsidered, and more Lizzo drama in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 3, 2023

Let’s Talk MN Cannabis Legalization with the Weed Lady Lawyer

Jen Randolph Reise, the self-dubbed Weed Lady Lawyer, fields our far-flung Qs about the brave new world of legalized cannabis.

August 2, 2023

17 Months After Bus Crash, Acadia Café is Back—with Some Big Changes

Expect a lot more live music at the West Bank bar/restaurant/venue.

Adults Recoil in Terror as Unhelmeted Teens Ride E-Bikes Through Excelsior

Plus Lucasfilm loots a Duluth outdoor supply company, help for the overheated and unhoused, and 'Good Morning America' needs to get over us in today's Flyover.

The 10 Most-Read Stories During Racket’s Second Year of Existence

Enjoy our behind-the-scenes musings on the year's most popular Racket articles.

July 26, 2023

Our Long Local BK Nightmare Might Be Over

Plus more Uptown Theater sign drama, more legal weed logistics, and Rob Thomas wasn't wrong in today's Flyover news roundup.

Time to Whine for the Whiniest Demo on Earth

Plus more MPD hiring questions, Uptown dies again, and Taco John's lives again in today's Flyover news roundup.

Report: RIP to the Last Taco John’s in Minneapolis

Plus decriminalizing more drugs, executive pay, and Amy K ducks a big q in today's Flyover news roundup.

With Minneapolis Fixed, City’s Highest Paid Employee Rides Off Victoriously

Plus Covid-sniffing dogs, Aquatennial's questionable history, and notable bathrooms in today's Flyover news roundup.