Culture
‘I’m Rather Fearless’: Twin Cities Poet Danez Smith Talks Climate Change, Comedy, Fiction, and I-35W Inspiration
Plus the No. 1 tool in any poet's toolbox: Microsoft Word.
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.
How to Traverse the Wild Minnehaha Creek Without Capsizing Your Ass
It's no Wolf River rapids, but don't underestimate the creek.
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.
Land o’ Lusts: The Kinky Weirdos Are Saving Our City
Introducing Land o' Lusts, a new bimonthly(ish) column about sex and sex work in the Twin Cities.
Brief Curse Lifted? Twins Correct ‘Pucket’ Typo Spree Outside Target Field.
Inconsequential? Maybe. Hugely important for a protracted playoff run? We'll see.
Very Demure, Very Mindful: Here’s How MnDOT Cooks Up Those Wacky Viral Signs
'We get good hits every once in a while, right?' observes the leader of the 'Message Monday' committee.
The Temporary Demise of Uptown
The death of Uptown came slowly, then all at once. Its rebirth may be around the corner.
Better Know a Twin Cities Suburb, Episode IV: (A) New Hope
New Hope is the suburb you forgot because it’s impossible to know when you’re there.