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Jessica Armbruster

Co-owner and editor at Racket.

New 2023 MN State Fair Food: Predicting the Winners and Losers

Let's get all Mel Kiper on the Fair's 34 new food concoctions.

Hennepin Avenue Bridge: Golden or Garbage?

Plus another local 'Barbie' connection, chef Vang's new spot, and slow St. Paul park progress in today's Flyover news roundup.

Freeloader Friday: 79 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Brewery goats, ski shows, movies in parks, and more this freakin' weekend.

July 7, 2023

QAnon Leader Dies in Rural MN Dirt Biking Accident

Plus controversial North Shore land owner set to leave, a non-bad tax surprise, and the regulatory battles around burials in today's Flyover news roundup.

Read About the Rise and Fall of Shinders

Plus fireworks fracas, MPD unaccountability, and the looming carp-ocalypse in today's Flyover news roundup.

D’s Banh Mi is Finally Opening in the Ol’ Snack Shack!

Plus weed czar needed, the last days of video universe, and an existential threat to St. Anthony Falls in today's Flyover news roundup.

Freeloader Friday: 104 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Fireworks, festivals, free beer, and more.

June 30, 2023

Let’s Study Sen. Lucero’s Increasingly Deranged Twitter Activity

Plus facial recognition software stinks, Met Council fumbles again, and violent Skittles in today's Flyover news roundup.

Weed Weviews: 4 Things I Tried in June

This installment features a floral gummy, a riff on Sex on the Beaches, more Abyss trips, and a non-brew from Broken Clock.

Stone Arch Bridge Closure Will Somehow Keep Us Safe

Plus a shady city council vote, UnitedHealth loves denying claims, and a quick labor news update in today's Flyover news roundup.