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Racket Goes to College: A Week of Student Stories

A collaboration between Racket and the talented student journalists of Bethel University.

Big Dick Energy: Our Midwest King Dick Von Dyke Has Arrived

‘People think drag is about illusion. But I think drag is about truth,’ Dick tells Land o' Lusts.

From The Duke of Duluth to the Root Beer Lady, ‘Minnesota Historia’ Uncovers Northern MN’s Untold Stories

Northern oddities, quirky characters, and the risks of ‘hyper-localized PBS online fame.’

From the Streets of Afghanistan to the Dojos of Burnsville, Saber Fakoori Is Ready to Fight 

The MMA athlete, making his U.S. debut this weekend, has never lost a fight.

Free Geek Twin Cities: Recycling Tons of E-Crap, Stocking the Metro’s Coolest Electronics Thrift Store

The south Minneapolis nonprofit processed almost 100 tons of e-waste last year.

MN Street Style: Hunt & Gather in Minneapolis

We're finding folks with unique style in this new column.

Land o’ Lusts: Who Are Sex Workers?

‘People love to categorize us, but I’m not interested in shrinking myself down like that.’

April 24, 2025

What’s the Deal With Paul Bunyan?

A Racket investigation that’s larger than life.