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Stephen Silver, a Twin Cities native who was in attendance for the 1987 and 1991 World Series, is a Racket contributor based in the Philadelphia area.

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Bob Mould: ‘When I Come Back, Minnesota Always Feels Like Home’

The St. Paul-launched rock 'n' roll great reflects on a long, celebrated career ahead of his Palace Theater show.

April 15, 2025

Craig Finn Talks Tim Walz, David Carr, Twins Pain, and Whether the Hold Steady Count as a Local Band

'There will be more Hold Steady shows,' teases Finn, whose solo tour hits the Fitz this Saturday. 'We’ll be celebrating the 20th anniversary of our album 'Separation Sunday,' and Minnesotans will have a chance to celebrate that with us, details forthcoming.'

November 11, 2024

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Brief Curse Lifted? Twins Correct ‘Pucket’ Typo Spree Outside Target Field.

Inconsequential? Maybe. Hugely important for a protracted playoff run? We'll see.

September 18, 2024

What Would a WrestleMania in MN Look Like?

Minneapolis is on the shortlist for next year's WrestleMania. Let's speculate wildly about what that might be like!

April 25, 2024

The Long, Floppy Life of ‘Dildo on the News,’ KSTP’s Pioneering Viral Video

Did the '90s TV news clip recently inspire a Coen brother? We asked!

February 27, 2024