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Jay Boller

Racket co-founder/editor.

COVID Enough For Ya? ‘Viral Blizzard’ Hits MN.

Plus Vikings shakeups, a lefty challenge to McCollum, and encampment updates in today's Flyover.

January 10, 2022

A Tiny MN Town Bought its Old School for $1 and Turned it Into an Airbnb

Yes, guests can use the gym, library, and playground.

January 10, 2022

Lawsuit: Rich School Stiffed Creator of Hornet Logo

Plus surf fever in Duluth, unfortunate COVID-19 records, and one giggly lil fox in today's Flyover.

Strong Mayor Jacob Frey: Violent Crime is ‘Garbage’

Plus State Rep. Jim Davnie is retiring, Mike Lindell is still dumb, and an RIP to activist Mel Reeves.

January 6, 2022

Wanna Buy a 440-Square-Foot, 99-Year-Old Tiny Home in South Minneapolis?

It's the tiniest vintage tiny house this tiny house reporter has ever encountered.

January 6, 2022

Twin Cities Mask Mandates Are Back, Baybee!

Plus Hutch blamed 'Not Me,' forgetful Republicans, thrifty small towns, and a deep dive into trash in today's Flyover.

January 5, 2022

After Hugely Long Wait Times, COVID Testing at MSP is Now By Appointment Only

Plus ugly homes, the local lawmaker who retweeted the Denver shooter, and our depressed hotels in today's Flyover.

January 4, 2022

A Frattallone’s Hardware is Unionizing. More Locations Could Follow.

Workers at the Circle Pines shop linked up with CMRJB Workers United, the union that successfully organized the first unionized Starbucks.

January 4, 2022

Disgruntled ‘Immersive Van Gogh’ Workers Are Finally Getting Their Legally Mandated Sick Pay

'Worker morale is terrible,' a former assistant manager tells Racket.

January 3, 2022