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After the ICE Invasion, We Must Invest in Public Schools

The priorities of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and MPD reveal 'a kind of moral rot that must be addressed head on.'

Don’t Fall for the Folk-Tales

For years, the watchdog group Revolving Door Project, which scrutinizes executive branch appointees, has raised concerns about Folk's career trajectory.

March 20, 2026

Time For an Obligatory ‘The Weather’s Gonna Be So Nice This Weekend!’ Open Thread

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

For This Week’s Open Thread, Tell Us About New Things You Learned to Do as an Adult

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

This Week’s Open Thread Q: What’s a Twin Cities Institution You’ve Never Visited?

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

I’m a MN Hockey Mom. Here’s What I Heard in the Laughter of Team USA Men’s Hockey Team.

One local hockey coach can't help but remember 'all the voices that laughed at us' when she was a young player.

Let’s Talk Local Merch on This Week’s Open Thread

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

February 27, 2026

Because of ICE, I’ve Been in Hiding for Months. It Has Transformed Me.

Days of anxiety, of frustration, and of feeling that everything is on hold while the world keeps moving forward outside.

February 20, 2026

Introduce Yourselves in This Week’s Open Thread

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

February 20, 2026