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Unicorn Riot Can’t Livestream via Twitter, ‘Perhaps Permanently’

Plus positive U of M updates, dog influenza closes shelters, and KinhDo kicks it in today's Flyover.

A U of M Reporter Explores BORG, the Latest Binge-Drinking Craze

What the hell is it? Why is it everywhere? How dubious are the health claims? What should I name mine?

What We Know About the Death of Khalil Ahmad Azad

Plus Frey eats fries, where Gophers drink, and a bit of local music history for sale in today's Flyover.

Guess What’s Not Happening This Year

Plus a Ward 8 challenger, a reason to tax the elderly, and the U spies on its students in today's Flyover.

Chase to North Minneapolis: Thanks, But No Banks

Plus gun control in MN, the U dumps Tom Bakk, and dogs lose jobs in today's Flyover.

The U of M Quietly Killed the ‘Paint the Bridge’ Tradition

The decades-long ritual of student groups painting the Washington Avenue Bridge officially ended in 2021.

January 13, 2023

Massive Fuckup Gifted Gainful Employment

Plus merger blowback, a budget proposal, and the return of a chain restaurant in today's Flyover.

Lawmaker to U of M Prez: Resign from Board, End Gross Conflict of Interest

Plus violent crime declines in Minneapolis, the postal service might be fibbing, and new beer labels in today's Flyover.

Let’s Talk About U of M President Joan Gabel’s Egregious Conflict of Interest

"This sets a terrible precedent and is harmful for both policy and PR reasons," Sen. John Marty says of Gabel's impending seat on the board of Securian Financial.

December 20, 2022