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Jay Boller

Co-owner/editor of Racket.

Best Budget Bites: $9.99 Roast Beef Sandwich From Maverick’s Real Roast Beef

We finally visit the last of the suburban roast beef heavy hitters.

August 5, 2025

We Were Promised Orbs: The Unfortunate Death of the Upper Harbor Terminal Orbs

Plus mayoral news in both cities, St. Paul Saints pioneer buffoonery, and bad news for BWCA in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 4, 2025

How Are You Minnesota Ignorant?

As we do every week at this time, we're handing Racket over to you, the readers.

August 1, 2025

Wanna Buy the Cursed Rudolphs Bar-B-Que Building?

Plus cops bungle Boelter manhunt, derecho watch, and the always exciting life of Marisa Simonetti in today's Flyover news roundup.

Old South Minneapolis Church to Become New Brewery?

Plus Trump's war on signs, more DFL convention opinions, and debating Uptown in today's Flyover news roundup.

Fewer Things Considered: Layoffs Hit MPR After Funding Cuts

Plus more Emmer bullshit, local politics from David Brauer, and a big 'well, actually' RIP to the Hulk in today's Flyover news roundup.

Case Closed: Emmer Calls Looming Epstein Files Supernova a ‘Non-Issue’

Plus the Park Board's assault on new moms, disappearing Cub Foods locations, and let's rank French fries in today's Flyover news roundup.

Meet Minnesota’s Rocketman: Inside the Incomparable Life of Ky Michaelson

You've seen his outrageous Bloomington compound from Penn Avenue. Now get to know the drag racer, stuntman, inventor, businessman, and rocketeer who lives there.

July 23, 2025

Wanna Buy a Cold War Missile Site Turned Luxury Compound 30 Minutes From the Metro?

'Ideal for doomsday preppers,' the property listing exclaims.