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Night Mayor, ā€˜Iconic’ Events, Expensive Eats to Save Downtown Minneapolis?

Plus AI foisted on students, hero cat befriends man, and Scotch Tape is not cool in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 11, 2024

Strib Newsroom Leaders ā€˜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

RacketCast, Ep. 2: A MN Hip-Hop Classic Turns 20 Feat. Heiruspecs

The haters might've said it couldn't be done (not sure), but we're back for another new episode, this time with our very first very special guests.

September 27, 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 ā€˜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