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Keith Harris

Oldest living Racket co-owner and editor.

Let’s Make This Friday Open Thread a Spooky One

As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you.

October 27, 2023

Entitled U of M Students Expect Mold-Free, Roachless Apartments

Plus abortions on the rise, a list of expensive food, and an unnecessary rant against auto insurance commercials in today's Flyover news roundup.

City Council Candidate Allegedly Left Former Tenant With ‘A Big, Gaping Hole in the Side of the House’

Plus Mayo workers' insurance woes, bad North Side landlords, and the art shanties turn 20 in today's Flyover news roundup.

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.

Special Halloweekend Events and Other Treats in This Week’s Complete Concert Calendar: Oct. 24-30

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

October 24, 2023

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