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Jay Boller

Racket co-founder/editor.

Charges: Cool-Ass Hothead Biker Hit 144 MPH ‘Because It Was Hot,’ Blames Cop

Plus bus lanes are coming to Hennepin Avenue, more sad news for a legendary Pillowman, and additional beaver fever in today's Flyover.

The 10 Most Expensive Minnesota Homes Sold in 2022 (So Far)

Only one topped $8M, and it took almost five years to sell. The rest flew off the mega-dollar shelf.

June 16, 2022

Leslie Barlow Is the First Black Female Artist to Create MN State Fair’s Official Art

Plus a beloved coffeeshop is closing, more new unions, and 47 cats in a car in today's Flyover.

What the Hell Has Been Going On at MPR?

We asked former workers about the years-long exodus of staff talent.

This New Batman Trailer Sucks

Plus another shitty use of your tax dollars, goodbye Gia Vang, and SuperMom's listeria problem in today's Flyover.

Is the Grape Ape the Ultimate MN Cocktail? Outsiders Investigate.

Plus an island you can rent, a lawsuit requesting more cops, and a new editor at MinnPost in today's Flyover.

No Free Goats

Our reporter—who earned a state-school bachelor's degree and has read/understood 50+ pages of 'Infinite Jest'—found out the hard way.

Wanna Buy the Iconic Snack Shack on 38th Street?

Dave's Popcorn became Milk Jam Ice Cream & Hot Dogs four years ago. Now it can be yours for $200K.

14 Things I Learned at the Grand Opening of the Taco Bell of the Future

Media gathered Monday to learn about the world's first Taco Bell Defy, a double-decker T-Bell that zips you contactless Crunchwraps.

Peace Coffee Workers Win Union Election!

The Twin Cities coffee roaster—whose motto is "In It for Good"—refused to voluntarily recognize the union. That ultimately didn't matter.