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Reevaluating Gov. Ventura: Unpredictable Policies, Wild Quotes, and Celeb Politician Legacy

Let's revisit Minnesota's loud, complicated, and reliably outrageous Ventura years.

September 19, 2023

Posting Politics to the People: Meet the Man Behind Wedge LIVE!

John Edwards built a mini media network around hyper-local Twin Cities politics.

Inside the Decade-Long Battle to Drink Water in the Minnesota Senate

A longstanding rule that left senators dehydrated is finally washed away.

January 11, 2023

For Almost Two Decades, Naomi Kritzer Has Produced the Best Election Guide in the Twin Cities

The sci-fi/fantasy author is an essential resource for voters cramming to comprehend down-ballot races.

November 10, 2022

Remembering Paul Wellstone, Conscience of the Senate

Before he died 20 years ago, the rare, brave progressive senatorial voice paved the way for Bernie Sanders.

October 26, 2022

‘Too Much Diversity’ Guy Blames the ‘Woke Community’

Plus, figuring out what MN's AG really does, Xcel floods GOP noms with your money, and more love from Taco Bell in today's Flyover.

New Ulm’s ‘Culture War’ Is Just Plain Old Bigotry

Plus Rock Bottom bottoms out, Scott Jensen wants to bankrupt Minnesota, and wolves are good neighbors in today's Flyover.

UMN Regent: Why Won’t Anyone Answer My Racist Question?

Plus MPD requests scary database, burgers vs. history, and local Bigfoot news in today's Flyover.

Schools Warn Viral Stunt Could Lead to 7 Days of Shitting

Plus Martha Holton Dimick's license problems, an inept arsonist, and a 'Simpsons' local angle in today's Flyover.