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Google Escalates PR Offensive on Hermantown Data Center: Want a Cookie?

Plus lots of racism, anti-ICE activists speak out, and Metro Transit's new tool in today's Flyover news roundup.

Pride Parties, Cat Touring, and a Sex Expo: This Week’s Best Events

Plus Soul Food Fest, Kim Gordon, and last call for Bauhaus Brew Labs.

How Much Is Your Local Lawmaker Worth?

Plus MN as a blueprint for fighting fascism, stuff Minnesotans hate, and a questionable Naz Reid license plate in today's Flyover news roundup.

Racket Racks Up 8 Trophies at the 2026 Local Journalism Awards

In today's Flyover news roundup? All we're rounding up is Racket's performance at Tuesday's Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists' Page One Awards ceremony.

Feds Can’t Leave Minnesota Alone

Plus Eyedea in AI form, MPD's blown budget, and more Bob Dylan in today's Flyover news roundup.

Stone Arch Bridge Fest, Purrride, Brass Solidarity: This Week’s Best Events

Plus free yoga, World Cup watch parties, and Juneteenth on the South Side.

June 15, 2026

BYO Food to the Twins: Target Field Concessions Workers Plan to Strike

Plus the Hortman assassinations one year later, hilarious U of M marketing leaks, and a 68-year-old woman survives a terrifying mud trap in today's Flyover new roundup.

STP Pride, Chalkfest, Lake Street Mural Day: This Week’s Best Events

Plus a Juneteenth celebration, Titus Andronicus at the Turf, and a vintage block party.