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Keith Harris

Oldest living Racket co-owner and editor.

Get to Know the Next Generation of Twin Cities Music Venues

Lots of old favorites went to Venue Heaven over the past dozen or so years, but a new crop of sub-500-capacity spaces is making plenty of noise.

Tom Emmer Wastes Local Media’s Entire Afternoon

Plus an argument against editorial board endorsements, more news on the Kmart fire, and cool pumpkins in today's Flyover news roundup.

The Wall Street Journal Wants to Know What’s up With Downtown Minneapolis

Plus a supermarket landmark, a real estate scam, and changes at The Current in today's Flyover news roundup.

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Is a Whodunnit Where the Culprit Is America

In Martin Scorsese's epic about the Osage killings, evil is more banal than ever—and more persistent too.

October 23, 2023

Hey, Let’s Talk Movies on This Friday’s Open Thread

It's your turn to talk about what's on your mind at Racket.

October 20, 2023

Who’s Paying for Your Vote This Year?

Plus the Wilfs screw the Gophs, a cop tries to get laid, and waiting on the snow in today's Flyover news roundup.

It’s Twin Cities Film Fest Time!

Pretty much every movie you can see in Twin Cities theaters this week.

October 19, 2023

Pardon Me? NYT Goes Long on Minnesota Board of Pardons.

Plus a Third Precinct update, an MEA primer, and lotsa food news in today's Flyover news roundup.

Is Touring Even Worth It?

A half-dozen Twin Cities musicians break down the harsh economics of touring—and explain why they still hit the road anyway.

October 18, 2023