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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

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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

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February 20, 2026

Amy Klobuchar’s Record on Trump Is Shameful

As Minnesota's senior senator runs to replace Tim Walz as governor, her votes and positions on Trump, ICE, and labor should be disqualifying to progressive voters.

Open Thread: Extra! Extra! What Operation Metro Surge Articles Stick With You?

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February 6, 2026

Yes, It’s Another Open Thread About—What Else?—the Occupation

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January 30, 2026

How Neighbors Transformed a Brunch Spot Into a Field Hospital After ICE Assaulted Eat Street

On Saturday, restaurants and businesses all along Nicollet Avenue opened their doors for protesters and mourners.