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Jay Boller

Co-owner/editor of Racket.

There Is Power in Awooo-nion: T-Wolves, Lynx Crew Files to Unionize

Plus jazzing up the Warehouse District, a supposedly newsworthy memoir, and the Guv plays Xbox in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 29, 2024

Report: Vikings Eat a Shitload of Uncrustables, a (Disputed) MN Invention

Plus recapping Justin Sutherland's legal woes, trans health care in MN, and promising train figures in today's Flyover news roundup.

The Strib’s AI Era

Plus HOA hell, 3M CEO talks water, and Minnesota mentioned in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 22, 2024

‘How Can Chappell Roan and JD Vance Both Be Midwesterners?!’ Wonders a Baffled NY Times

Plus defining 'downtown,' hunting for bodega cats, and everyone's favorite tunnel video in today's Flyover news roundup.

‘We’re the First’: How This Tiny St. Paul Grocer Obtained the U of M’s New Blockbuster Apple

At press time, Tim & Tom’s Speedy Market is reportedly the only Triumph apple seller in the world.

October 17, 2024

Best Budget Bites: $6 ‘Big Slice’ From Lucca Pizzeria

What happened to truth in advertising? (The 'Big Slice' is actually two pretty big slices.)

October 15, 2024

Grad Student Worker Union: U of M ‘Should Be Ashamed’ of ‘Deceitful Actions’

Plus Twins takes, going solar, and new hosts at MPR News in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 14, 2024

We’re Going Jock Mode for This Week’s Open Thread

It's your turn to talk about whatever you want here at Racket.

October 11, 2024