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Wild Mind Ales Is Closing

Plus the weekend's DFL dramatics, an in-depth Boelter profile from the NYT, and RIP to the tulip lady in today's Flyover news roundup.

July 21, 2025

MPR: We Are So Totally Fucked

Plus U students forced to pay for athletes, e-bike rebates return, and pickets outside Yacht Club in today's Flyover news roundup.

Weirdest Man Alive Announces Doomed Encore to Failed MN Gubernatorial Run

Plus a bad bar crawl, soaring home prices, and State Fair bevvies in today's Flyover news roundup.

Forget Frederick: Bigger, Possibly Stinkier Corpse Flower Blooming in Minneapolis

Plus why we need immigrants to grow, MN schools not getting federal funds (for now), and U of M Press turns 100 in today's Flyover news roundup.

The Mayor in 2 Acts: Genuinely Nice PR Gesture; Inconceivable MPD Reform Blunder

Plus UnitedHealth's PR problem, MN lawmakers vote to keep Epstein intel private, and 'Country Grammar' at the State Fair in today's Flyover news roundup.

July 15, 2025

There’s a $70 Pastrami Sandwich at This Weekend’s Mpls DFL Convention

Plus Revival reboots, a local landlord opens a parking lot homeless encampment, and plus-size pool parties splash on in today's Flyover news roundup.

The Future of the Democratic Party Is… Gulp… MN’s Angie Craig?

Plus private equity in St. Paul, ICE in MN, and Science Museum cuts in today's Flyover news roundup.

Court Docs: Ex-Owner Siphoned $379K Outta Soon-to-Close Palmer’s Bar

Plus more bad ideas from Dean Phillips, more egregious income inequality, and bounced bird blogger befriends beast in today's Flyover news roundup.

Let’s Visit the MN Prepper Expo

Plus MN companies love tax cuts, Grok goes after a local tweeter, and Labubu rumors in today's Flyover news roundup.

Stone Arch Bridge to Reopen Aug. 9—Slightly Sooner Than Expected!

Plus openings/closings, meet MN's 'Walleye Queen,' and 'one of the biggest shows in MN history' in today's Flyover news roundup.