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Racket Restaurant Roundup: Egg Sandwiches and Wine Bars Edition

Like, not together. But yes: There are lots of both in our September restaurant news rundown.

September 30, 2024

Weed Weviews: 4 Things I Tried in September

It's Oktoberfest season, so I tried some THC brews.

September 25, 2024

9 Hot Dogs, 9 Beers, 9 Innings: One Reporter’s Humbling 9-9-9 Challenge

Can this gut-busting viral stunt save baseball? Our collegiate journalist visited CHS Field and Target Field, determined to find out for himself—or blast burps trying.

September 25, 2024

‘Everything is Possible’: Inside the Ambitious Plan to Transform May Day Cafe Into a Worker-Owned Co-op

Workers, neighbors, and May Day fans on the grassroots cooperative campaign.

September 24, 2024

Best Budget Bites: $5.80 Cheeseburger From Lions Tap

There's one thing on the menu. Don't overthink it.

September 19, 2024

30 Savory Baked Goods to Eat in the Twin Cities Before You Die

The scones, turnovers, tarts, and more to track down if you're not a sweets freak.

September 18, 2024

We Drank Insight Brewing’s Hot Dog-Flavored Hard Seltzer

The limited-edition ‘Glizzy McGuire’ debuted at this weekend’s hot dog-themed fall fest. Yes, we had to try it.

September 16, 2024

The Temporary Demise of Uptown

The death of Uptown came slowly, then all at once. Its rebirth may be around the corner.

September 16, 2024

RacketCast, Ep. 1: Should Failing Twin Cities Restaurants Seek Crowdfunding?

That's right: Just a decade late to the game, Racket launched a podcast.

September 13, 2024

Ode to the $6 Old Fashioned at the Anoka Hardware Store

Because life is too short to only enjoy an evening out on the weekends.

September 12, 2024