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

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

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.

Voices of the MN Occupation

A real-time oral history of the ICE assault on Minnesota.

January 22, 2026

For This Week’s Open Thread: How Are You Fighting Back?

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January 16, 2026

Open Thread: So… How Are We All Holding Up?

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Ho Ho Hopen Thread! This Thread Will Be Here for You All Through the Holidays.

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

December 19, 2025

Open Thread: OK, Then, Who’s the Nicest Person in Minnesota?

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December 12, 2025

Time to Give Thanks on This Week’s Open Thread, You Ingrates!

We're turning Racket over to you, the readers—a little earlier this week.

November 26, 2025

In This Week’s Open Thread, Tell Us Which Supernatural Beliefs (If Any) You Hold

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November 14, 2025

Let’s All Give Jay Advice on How to Be a Dad in This Week’s Open Thread

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November 7, 2025