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Read an Excerpt from ‘Too Much Sea for Their Decks: Shipwrecks of MN’s North Shore & Isle Royale’

Michael Schumacher's sixth Great Lakes shipwreck book explores the icy depths of Lake Superior.

Wanna Buy a Hastings Hobbit House?

A place fit for Isumbras Took the First!

July 12, 2023

Oh Dang, It’s Another ‘ElimiDATE’ Episode at the Mall

We've got Build-a-Bear antics and a Dr. Kevorkian jokes in this installment.

TikTok Loves This Minnesotan’s ’90s Keychain Pool Floaties

Millions of people have seen Lauren Bowe's nostalgic summertime pool toys... but there's a dark side to adorable viral fame.

July 7, 2023

Here’s How to Get Your Very Own Boulevard Bike Rack

Boulevard bike racks are A-OK in Minneapolis... but the city doesn't exactly make it easy on ya.

July 6, 2023

Let’s Watch This Amazing ‘ElimiDATE’ Episode Featuring the Gay 90’s

Guys, I really think this might be one of the best eps ever.

Witch Hunting in the Twin Cities

Someday, maybe, I’ll call myself a witch. For now, I’m Pagan-curious.

June 21, 2023

How I Got and Promptly Quit 6 Jobs in 6 Weeks

Let's hear from Racket's Special Employment Correspondent.

Fans Love Minneapolis City SC So Much They’ll Pay to Not See ‘Em Play

The pandemic wiped out an entire season, but supporters of the semi-pro soccer club kept buying season tickets.