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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.

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

‘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.

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.

New Residents Flock To Downtown Mpls Hellscape

Plus U of M tuition hike, MN GOP election obsessions, and exposing the Legal Marijuana Now Party in today's Flyover.