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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.

Kratom Clampdown: MN Kinda, Sorta Regulates Trendy, Dangerous Gas Station Drug

Plus St. Paul needs a mayor, RIP David Rivkin, and b-ball bigot booed in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 3, 2026

Coming to North Loop: A Data Center Tucked Between Acme Comedy Co. and Bar La Grassa

Plus more Target Field labor actions, the State Dept. says Iran tampered with MN water, and don't drive like a bozo in today's Flyover news roundup.

So… Does This Mean No More Weiner Wednesdays?

Plus anti-ICE arrestees await trial, OMS agents misused weapons, and UnitedHealth stays winning in today's Flyover news roundup.

Federal Judge Blocks MN Prediction Market Ban. Anti-Nudification Law Next?

Plus Elon started the fire and U hikes healthcare costs in today's Flyover news roundup.

Craig vs. Flanagan MN Primary Fight Getting Messy

Plus more Ken Martin woes, a Lutsen fire longread, and delayed justice for Good and Pretti in today's Flyover news roundup.

How the Minnesota Timberwolves Tried—and Failed—to Land LeBron James

Plus climate change supercharging wildfires, neat Longfellow history, and an unfortunate Bari Weiss local angle in today's Flyover news roundup.

Tell Us All Your Thoughts on Fish in This Week’s Open Thread

As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

Will Reign Dry Up? Mpls Scrutinizing Uptown Club’s Liquor License After Weekend Shooting.

Plus Tapper covers OMS, a Lyndale restaurant rebrands, and talking salaries in today's Flyover news roundup.