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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.

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 ā€˜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

ā€˜Too Much Diversity’ Guy Blames the ā€˜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.