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Jay Boller

Co-owner/editor of Racket.

We Gotta Talk About Stribby, the Rebranded Strib’s New Duck Mascot

Plus 3rd Precinct frustrations, sneaky green downtown spaces, and hero dog becomes mayor in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 19, 2024

Wanna Buy a Floating Lakeside Cabin for $170K?

We've heard of 'Flagpole Sitta,' but this is ridiculous!

August 7, 2024

Every Sandwich at Key West Bistro, Ranked

From the American to the Cubano, here's a look at this 38th Street coffee shop's best.

Best Budget Bites: $6.99 Roast Beef Sandwich From Kevan’s Penn Lake Roast Beef

The Bloomington roast beef wars have raged for decades. Let's settle 'em!

August 1, 2024

Comedian Mike Hanford Talks Prince, Standup, and Local Pyrotechnic Laws

The Birthday Boy and Sloppy Boy comic/rocker is bringing his standup to the Parkway.

July 30, 2024

‘I Am Heartbroken’: Strib Reporter Says Management Snuffed Out Paris 2024 Olympics Coverage

Plus sports talkers, Park Board drama, and WALZ WATCH continues in today's Flyover news roundup.

Wall Street Rewards 3M for Poisoning Metro, Deafening Troops, Stupidly Naming Spinoff

Plus measles are back, a day in the life of a strip mall, and farewell Paul Douglas in today's Flyover news roundup.

A Navy Vet and a Chef Revived the Neighborhood Corner Store with Nice Time Market + More

The ol' Tom Thumb at 38th Street & 24th Avenue now boasts a scratch deli, fresh produce, house salsas, and, crucially, 'more.'

July 26, 2024

Extreme Noise Records at 30: ‘Bringing Different Generations of the Punk Scene Together’

Still booming after three decades, the DIY Minneapolis record shop has organized a months-long series of anniversary concerts.

July 24, 2024