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Strib Newsroom Leaders ‘Blindsided’ by CEO Grove’s Big Book Deal

Plus Mickey's big comeback, how the DFL secures its bag, and agate hunting in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 3, 2024

Barktoberfest, Saint Paul Art Crawl, Bob the Drag Queen: This Week’s Best Events

Plus film fests, brewery birthdays, and a whole lot more.

September 30, 2024

Arab Film Fest, Sociable Turns 11, CupcakKe: This Week’s Best Events

Plus food trucks in North Loop, a mega-art fair at the California Building, and last call for Ren Fest.

September 23, 2024

Will I-94 Get 86’d?

Plus wage theft abounds, MOA pays for gunshot detection, and the Strib's paid influencer gambit in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 20, 2024

PryesFest, Veg Fest, Chroma Zone Murals: This Week’s Best Events

Oktoberfests, block parties, and lots of amazing eats this week.

September 16, 2024

Star Tribune Report Goes Nuclear on ‘Failing’ MN Charter Schools

Plus GOP candidate has wicked thoughts, hero cat saves self, and J.O.B. T.H.I.E.V.E.S. bring you food in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 13, 2024

RacketCast, Ep. 1: Should Failing Twin Cities Restaurants Seek Crowdfunding?

That's right: Just a decade late to the game, Racket launched a podcast.

September 13, 2024

Fall Arts Guide 2024

The very best things to do, from music to comedy to festivals and beyond.

September 11, 2024

Murals From the Uprising, 5 Fests at Indeed, Cabooze Reopens: This Week’s Best Events

Plus a hot dog fest, dance with Shaboozey, and eat lots of vegan eats.

September 9, 2024