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Jay Boller

Co-owner/editor of Racket.

Timberwolves Superfan Jiggly Boy: ‘It’s OK to Just Go Nuts with Your Joy for These Guys’

It's an exciting time to be a Timberwolves fan, making it the perfect time for the franchise's most excitable fan, John 'Jiggly Boy' Sweeney, to talks hoops with us.

Strib Analysis: American Dream Is Dead, Especially for Minnesotans

Plus a new downtown Minneapolis chicken joint, a voting rights bill passes, and reporting leads to change in today's Flyover news roundup.

Annie’s Parlour Is Finally Back: Does It Live Up to Your Nostalgia?

The Dinkytown institution is back to serving burgers and malts after going dark for almost four years.

Two Dudes Casually Offered $20 Naz Reid Tattoos. Hundreds Have Claimed the Deal.

The whirlwind sale will conclude whenever the Wolves exit the playoffs. It might be awhile.

Wanna Buy a Midcentury Richfield Time Capsule for $425K?

Incredibly well-preserved and reasonably priced.

Sorry, Sorry, Sorry: We’re Taking the Soucheray Bait

Plus a W for press freedom, a rare old plane, and cheap concert tickets in today's Flyover news roundup.

Big Corn: We Are NOT Brainwashing Minneapolis Schoolchildren

A Racket reader demanded to know one way or the other.

University of Minnesota Protesters, In Their Own Words

'It's about Palestine. It's about Gaza. It's about stopping the genocide, and doing our part: We're not here to make ourselves feel good or empowered.'

Sports! Sports! Sports!

Plus no late-night grub, a homeless bike museum, Homegrown takes over the Twin Ports, and a bonus 5th blurb in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 29, 2024