Essays
Behind Enemy Lines: The Vikings Home Opener Through the Eyes of a 49ers Fan
After Sunday's loss, I feared that Vikings fans would gloat. The reality was much worse.
I Rode Amtrak’s New Borealis Line to Chicago So You Don’t Have to (But You Still Should)
I spent five days traveling across Wisconsin and back to learn more about myself—and America. (Lol no, really I just wanted to ride the train.)
With Duluth’s Park Point, Kathy Cargill Crossed the Billionaire PR Precipice
The antisocial behavior of elites usually feels abstract—until it gets personal.
Downtown Minneapolis Is Haunted by the Ghosts of Christmas Past
As a kid I loved Christmas visits to town, but I want so much more for its future.
Miyazaki at the Main, Neo-Noir at the Trylon, and Christmas Movies Everywhere
Pretty much every movie you can see in Twin Cities theaters this week.
Door County, WI, is a Far Better Vacation Spot Than the North Shore
Goats, cherries, and implanted memories > icy, highway-adjacent water.
How I Got and Promptly Quit 6 Jobs in 6 Weeks
Let's hear from Racket's Special Employment Correspondent.
City Swimming is Better Than Owning a Cabin
A love letter to our urban swimming spaces—no septic tank maintenance required.
