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Wanna Buy a $1,300 Retro E.T. Laundry Hamper From Anoka County?

Plus stopping data centers, the struggling middle class, and the Palace Pub closes in today's Flyover news roundup.

November 13, 2026

Open Studios in NE, Colson Whitehead, Evan Clark Does ‘Jesse Ventura’: This Week’s Best Events

Plus raunchy puppets, Insight's beer b-day, and MN Roller Derby kicks off its 23rd season.

November 9, 2026

She’s Green, TC Book Fest, Queer & Funny Improv: This Week’s Best Events

Plus a party for the reunification of Nicollet at Lake Street.

November 2, 2026

RacketCast, Ep. 64: Ballot Banter Feat. Election Guru Naomi Kritzer

The invaluable sci-fi/election guide author returns to the pod.

October 30, 2026

Fart of the Deal: Company Offered MN Prison for $75M; ICE Paid $495M a Year Later

Plus Slam Academy closing, Nicollet opening, and two ordinances head to the mayor's desk in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 29, 2026

BareBones Halloween, MN Beer Day, Seitu K. Jones: This Week’s Best Events

Plus Rhiannon Giddens, Charlie Parr, and last call for ongoing spoooOOoooky events.

October 26, 2026

Who Is Potential MN Gov. Amy Klobuchar? Let’s Ask Author Amy Klobuchar.

Plus suspicious Klobes mailers, the mysterious killing of Joe Eder, and what if we legalized sleeping in cars in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 22, 2026

Drop Deadlift Gorgeous, Cindy Lawson, Pumpkins and Powerdrills: This Week’s Best Events

Plus where to celebrate Halloween this weekend with your dog and/or kids.

October 19, 2026

What Craft Beer Bubble? New South Minneapolis Brewery Soft Opens This Weekend.

Plus MN man can't stop winning backyard ultras, a swanky new North Loop game club, and peeper returns to the streets in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 16, 2026