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A Very Biased Guide to Duluth’s Best Dive Bars

Cheap beer. Free biscuits 'n' gravy. 'Odd smells.' Here's where to drink in Duluth.

Wanna Buy a Mid-Century Modern Cabin Designed by a Pioneering Architect?

Located on a secluded Lake Vermilion peninsula, the property known as 'Thunderhead' was dreamt up by famed Minnesota architect Lisl Close.

August 14, 2023

Theater Latté Da Founder’s Final Curtain Call

Peter Rothstein put MN on the map for musical theater. Before heading to Florida for a new gig, he’s directing one last show.

August 10, 2023

What’s the Deal With St. Paul?

After spending 72 hours in the other city, this Racket reader has some ideas.

Money Journal: 1 Week in South Minneapolis on a $90K Salary

How far do the dollars of a 37-year-old public high school English teacher go?

Meet The Ass-Kickin’, Mask-Wearin’ Luchadors of Minnesota

Rudos Productions is winning fans over, one match at a time.

Let’s Talk MN Cannabis Legalization with the Weed Lady Lawyer

Jen Randolph Reise, the self-dubbed Weed Lady Lawyer, fields our far-flung Qs about the brave new world of legalized cannabis.

August 2, 2023

WreckIt Rage Room Promises to Be Cheaper and More Fun Than Therapy. So I Tried Both.

How one depressed person became an apologist for senselessly breaking things.

August 2, 2023

Inside MN’s Only Traditional Lucha Libre Wrestling Event

“There’s a difference between putting on a mask and wrestling, and putting on a mask and doing lucha libre.”

My Bleak Day at the Star-Studded, Get-Rich-Quick Jesus Jamboree

Around 4,000 Christians flocked to a suburban megachurch to hear from Tim Tebow, a 'Duck Dynasty' guy, and a parade of godly salesmen.