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What Else? It’s a State Fair Open Thread.

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August 22, 2025

A Racket 4th Anniversary Open Thread! How Has Your Life Changed Since 2021?

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August 15, 2025

Tell Us What Songs Remind You of Summer in This Week’s Open Thread

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How Are You Minnesota Ignorant?

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August 1, 2025

For This Week’s Open Thread, Tell Us the Smartest Thing You’ve Ever Done

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For This Week’s Open Thread, Tell Us the Dumbest Thing You Ever Did

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If You Love a Local Establishment, Support Them While They’re Here

A gentle plea from your friendly neighborhood beermaker.

July 14, 2025

Open Thread: Tell Us What Bar/Restaurant/Club Closing Would Really Crush You

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Why the Bloody Labor Battles of Minneapolis’s Past Remain Vital for Shaping Its Future

From 'Bloody Friday' to the massacre at Flour City, we have much to learn from the conflicts of 90+ years ago.

Oh No, It’s the 4th of July: An Open Thread

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