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Taking Names, Recording Plates: How Feds Spied on MN Protesters, Groups During Metro Surge

Plus Pillsbury goes Hollywood, more Flock backlash, and Minneapolis's excellent transit infrastructure in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 13, 2026

MN Democrats Vote Resoundingly to End Angie Craig’s YouTube Ads

Plus Frey's budget proposal, a new queer publication, and MN's new pro volleyball team in today's Flyover news roundup.

Xcel Energy, Whose CEO Makes $16M, Gets OK to Jack Rates by $211M

Plus Flock opposition, leaked data center audio, and primary fever in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 11, 2026

Wanna Buy Vintage Music Company?

Plus scooterphobia, Jakeeno's in need, and a loon that wants us all dead in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 10, 2026

Genocide Scholar Denied Genocide Studies Job for Calling out Genocide Gets Settlement from the U

Plus remembering Sue Zelickson, Trump's disdain for U visas, and Hennepin County libraries propose hour cuts in today's Flyover news roundup.

The Confusion, Chaos, and Courage I Saw at This Weekend’s Anti-Trans Rally Outside of Target Center

Inside the arena, the Minnesota Lynx squared off against the Indiana Fever. Outside the stadium, local activists took on an array of anti-trans protesters.

August 7, 2026

Soon-to-Be Ghouly-Weds? Evil Noem-Lewandowski Pair Look Awfully Cozy on Lake Minnetonka.

Plus tariff tolls on small biz, remembering a Somali singer, and an update on Racket's fifth birthday in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 6, 2026

Not Dying, Turns Out: Emmer Alive But Not Kicking (His Bum Foot)

Plus crowdfunding a North Side mall, clearing out the Pig's Eye Park encampment, and people fucking with Flock cameras in today's Flyover news roundup.

Racket’s Year in Review: August 2025-July 2026

Let’s dig into the facts and figures from Racket’s fifth year of operation.

August 5, 2026

The City of Minneapolis Has a Good Idea?

Plus new concentration camp a-comin', new Her drama, and new DFL volunteers in today's Flyover news roundup.