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Read an Excerpt From ‘Core Samples: A Climate Scientist’s Experiments in Politics and Motherhood’

Ahead of this Wednesday’s launch event, check out a chapter of a U of M scientist’s brand-new book.

October 21, 2024

‘America’s Electronic Soapbox’: Minneapolis Public Access Television at 40

Looking back at local icons, current offerings, and its future as SPEAK MPLS.

‘Oh Yeah, He’s Real’: My Wild Day at the MN Bigfoot Conference

This past Saturday, the fifth annual gathering attracted around 500 cryptozoology enthusiasts to a hotel conference center in Grand Rapids. Our reporter was there to capture the far-out anecdotes, the occasionally persuasive science, and the sense of interconnectedness that comes with being among fellow true believers.

October 9, 2024

Wanna Buy an Abandoned U.S. Border Station for $99K?

The remote site hasn't been active in almost 20 years—bring your ideas.

October 3, 2024

Land of 10,000 Games: Inside the Twin Cities Tabletop Gaming Boom

Some of the most exciting, challenging new games around might have been designed by a small company located right in your neighborhood.

October 2, 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

How to Traverse the Wild Minnehaha Creek Without Capsizing Your Ass

It's no Wolf River rapids, but don't underestimate the creek.

September 20, 2024

Let’s Talk Baked Goods in This Week’s Open Thread

As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

September 20, 2024