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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.
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.
RacketCast, Ep. 54: The Art of Airfare Feat. Thrifty Traveler’s Kyle Potter & Gunnar Olson
I want to get away.
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.
Mocked Into Submission, University of Minnesota Scraps Astoundingly Stupid New ‘Leave a Future’ Tagline
Plus ICE release a woman with dire medical needs, neighbors to foot (some) of the bill for the George Floyd reno, and a goldfish baby boom in today's Flyover news roundup.
Summer Guide 2026: Festivals and Comedy Shows
Make the most of the summer season with our roundup of great events.
Epic Art in Boom Island Park, Prince Parties, Queer Beer Release: This Week’s Best Events
Plus Open Streets returns, a bridal dive bar crawl, and the Asian Street Food Night Market heads to Maplewood.
RacketCast, Ep. 53: Fighting Google’s Data Center Feat. Pine Island Residents Aubree Derksen & Nicole Mills
Google pissed off Pine Island, and now the rural Minnesota community is punching back hard.









