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Keith Harris

Oldest living Racket co-owner and editor.

Friday Open Thread: Expert Level

Hey Racket readers, let's talk about what you're good at.

With Minneapolis Fixed, City’s Highest Paid Employee Rides Off Victoriously

Plus Covid-sniffing dogs, Aquatennial's questionable history, and notable bathrooms in today's Flyover news roundup.

Which Movie Is Gayer: ‘Top Gun’ or ‘Lawrence of Arabia’?

Pretty much every movie you can see in Twin Cities theaters (and parks) this week.

3 Local Beyoncé Experts Talk (What Else?) Beyoncé

A roundtable discussion on Bey's connection with her Black fans and the music history lesson her latest album can teach us all.

Is Instagram Killing the Bean and Bear Loop?

Plus hot dogs on the lake, a greenway to St. Paul, and the struggles of the Mpls crisis response team in today's Flyover news roundup.

Clever and Often Hilarious, ‘Barbie’ Thinks Outside the Box It Can’t Quite Escape

Greta Gerwig occasionally achieves the impossible with the year's most hyped movie.

A Day Inside the ‘Eviction Factory’

Plus meet a January 6ther, 3rd Precinct news, a new team to root for in today's Flyover news roundup.

Some Surprise Bookings This Week in Your Complete Concert Calendar: July 18-24

Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

July 18, 2023

Saint Bernard Gives Bachelor Party Muddy Pause

Plus cat cafe meow-ves to Roseville, licensing buskers, and a former governor on Cameo in today's Flyover news roundup.

Our 2 Weekly Music Playlists Are Now Over 3 Hours Long Each

As always, we've added 5 new local songs and 5 new songs from elsewhere this week.