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U of M’s ‘Paint the Bridge’ Tradition Died Amid Controversy, But There’s a Push to Restore It

Students and faculty say they miss the visual and messaging appeal of the decorated Washington Avenue Bridge, which sparked free speech debates during the Trump era.

January 4, 2024

Does Minneapolis Need an Even STRONGER Mayor?

Plus new standards for testifying cops, Afghans in Minnesota, and your chance to dress like the Hamm's bear in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 3, 2024

Hmm: How Is Sen. Tina Smith’s Household So Incredible at Stock Trading?

Plus our freaky winter makes national headlines, a whole lotta restaurant real estate, and encampment residents sue the mayor in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 2, 2024

Our 20 Favorite Racket Stories of 2023

Each staffer picked five faves that they reported/wrote in '23.

December 27, 2023

These Twins Holiday Tweets Are Very Cute

Plus an end to pay history queries, a union pulls out of Mayo, and a famous person was in St. Paul in today's Flyover news roundup.

December 22, 2023

Uber/Lyft Task Force Proves Task Farce

Plus U.S. Bank fined $21M, our quotable pols, and a cat for the Guv in today's Flyover.

December 21, 2023

This Just In: Giving Poor People Money Makes Them Less Poor

Plus no more First Ave for Nur-D, the fate of Minneapolis's mountain lion, and more melting ice drama up at Upper Red Lake in today's Flyover.

You Have Two Weeks Left to Smoke Weed at the Airport*

Plus more cruelty from the railroad industry, drinking beer on an ice floe, and a shoutout to Southwest Voice's Twitter in today's Flyover.

Teens Reluctantly Curate NJ Prince Exhibit

Plus St. Paul's alley captains, the local Krampus community, and a meh flag finalist in today's Flyover news roundup.

December 18, 2023