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Keith Harris

Oldest living Racket co-owner and editor.

Hate the State Fair? Go See a Movie.

Pretty much all the movies you can catch in Twin Cities theaters and parks this week.

August 23, 2024

The Best, Worst, and Most Middling New Foods of the 2024 Minnesota State Fair

This town's most discerning review crew is back with the only fair food takes you can trust.

‘I Love Writing About Complicated Things Using Very Everyday Language’: Guante and Big Cats Tackle Climate Change

The rapper and producer discuss their new album, 'All Dressed Up, No Funeral,' working with Fred Again, and Fall Out Boy's surprising influence.

August 21, 2024

Music at the Fair (and Not at the Fair) in Your Complete Concert Calendar: August 20-26

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

August 20, 2024

Minnesota Spice? Black Peppergate Rocks Harris-Walz Campaign.

Plus how much money Minnesotans make, more details on what's up at Mpls Regional Chamber, and Uptown continues to live in today's Flyover news roundup.

This Week’s Open Thread Asks, ‘Did You Take a Summer Vacation?’

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

August 16, 2024

The Strib May Have Just Done Something Right

Plus the return of WALZ WATCH, big cuts coming to HIV services, and an RIP to architect Mike McGuire in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 15, 2024

Samurai, Silents, and ‘Sing Sing’ on the Big Screen This Week

Pretty much all the movies you can catch in theaters and parks this week.

August 15, 2024

‘Our Community Is as Big as Where African Americans Live’: The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder at 90

As other legacy media outlets disappear, the oldest Black newspaper in the state stays alive.

August 14, 2024