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In today's Flyover news roundup... racketmn.com/minneapolis-...
Minneapolis Cops NOT Interested in Talking About $21M Overspend - Racket
Plus possible foreclosure for HmongTown, noise news, and tracking Gordon Ramsay in today's Flyover news roundup.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Was I the best one at tryouts? No. Was I the worst? Yes, absolutely. racketmn.com/i-tried-out-...
I Tried Out for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Yes, the Basketball Team. - Racket
Was I the best one at tryouts? No. Was I the worst? Yes, absolutely.
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September 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Was I the best one at tryouts? No. Was I the worst? Yes, absolutely. racketmn.com/i-tried-out-...
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
On the Big Screen This Week: A Horror Reboot, a Horror Mystery, and the Start of the Arab Film Festival - Racket
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Review: In his new memoir 'Perseverance,' MN’s 40th governor reflects on his fortunate-son origins and life of public service.
Mark Dayton on Money, Political Favors, and How Donald Trump Mixed Him Up with Matt Damon - Racket
In his new memoir 'Perseverance,' MN’s 40th governor reflects on his fortunate-son origins and life of public service.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Review: In his new memoir 'Perseverance,' MN’s 40th governor reflects on his fortunate-son origins and life of public service.
In today's Flyover newsletter...
Minneapolis Cops NOT Interested in Talking About $21M Overspend - Racket
Plus possible foreclosure for HmongTown, noise news, and tracking Gordon Ramsay in today's Flyover news roundup.
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September 17, 2026 at 9:47 PM
In today's Flyover newsletter...
For $300 you can try out for the @Timberwolves. The question is, should you?
I Tried Out for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Yes, the Basketball Team. - Racket
Was I the best one at tryouts? No. Was I the worst? Yes, absolutely.
racketmn.com
September 17, 2026 at 8:09 PM
For $300 you can try out for the @Timberwolves. The question is, should you?
The governor wrote a book. No, not that one. Or that one.
Mark Dayton on Money, Political Favors, and How Donald Trump Mixed Him Up with Matt Damon - Racket
In his new memoir 'Perseverance,' MN’s 40th governor reflects on his fortunate-son origins and life of public service.
racketmn.com
September 17, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The governor wrote a book. No, not that one. Or that one.
In today's Flyover news roundup...
Emmer: 'It’s 1 Pound of Ground Beef, Michael. What Could It Cost? $2?' - Racket
Plus MPS shuffles the deck, a drive-in done in, and an anomalously moist Friday in today's Flyover news roundup.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:57 AM
In today's Flyover news roundup...
We asked an architectural historian, an architectural critic, and a viral poster.
Why Do So Many New-Construction Homes Look So Abysmal? - Racket
We asked an architectural scholar, an architectural critic, and a viral posterWe asked an architectural historian, an architectural critic, and a viral poster.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:43 AM
We asked an architectural historian, an architectural critic, and a viral poster.
How I spent 7 days finding free stuff to do in the capital city.
My Week of Attending Free Events in St. Paul and Its Nearby ‘Burbs - Racket
How I spent 7 days finding free stuff to do in the capital city.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM
How I spent 7 days finding free stuff to do in the capital city.
In today's Flyover news roundup... racketmn.com/conspiracy-l...
Conspiracy-Loving Immigration Judge Lasts 4 Months on Job - Racket
Plus Rapidan Dam is damned, Klobuchar caught repeating posts on Twitter, and a really cool rock house for sale in today's Flyover news roundup.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM
In today's Flyover news roundup... racketmn.com/conspiracy-l...
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week. racketmn.com/dont-look-no...
Don't Look Now But It's Your Complete Concert Calendar: Sept. 15-21 - Racket
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week. racketmn.com/dont-look-no...
"Put the weed in the cookie cup and eat it all up" is what I sang to myself while making these. racketmn.com/the-weedeate...
The Weedeater: Stoned Martha’s Cookies - Racket
‘Put the weed in the cookie cup and eat it all up’ is what I sang to myself while making these.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM
"Put the weed in the cookie cup and eat it all up" is what I sang to myself while making these. racketmn.com/the-weedeate...
You can mountain bike 40+ miles across Duluth. But should you? racketmn.com/race-across-...
Mud, Rocks, and Mental Anguish: A Novice Mountain Biker Attempts the Race Across Duluth - Racket
You can mountain bike 40+ miles across Duluth. But should you?
racketmn.com
September 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
You can mountain bike 40+ miles across Duluth. But should you? racketmn.com/race-across-...
Plus Rapidan Dam is damned, Klobuchar caught repeating posts on Twitter, and a really cool rock house for sale in today's Flyover news roundup.
Conspiracy Loving Immigration Judge Lasts 4 Months on Job - Racket
Plus Rapidan Dam is damned, Klobuchar caught repeating posts on Twitter, and a really cool rock house for sale in today's Flyover news roundup.
racketmn.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Plus Rapidan Dam is damned, Klobuchar caught repeating posts on Twitter, and a really cool rock house for sale in today's Flyover news roundup.
It’s like a theme park for Mexican food.
5 Things to Know About LomaBonita Market, Richfield’s Massive, Multifaceted New Mexican Food Wonderland - Racket
That old wisdom about how you shouldn't grocery shop hungry? Ignore it!
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September 15, 2026 at 9:34 PM
It’s like a theme park for Mexican food.
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@biketrouble.bsky.social is quickly becoming the official bike adventure journalist for the state of Minnesota.
Read this if you haven't. It's 👌
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Read this if you haven't. It's 👌
racketmn.com/race-across-...
Mud, Rocks, and Mental Anguish: A Novice Mountain Biker Attempts the Race Across Duluth - Racket
You can mountain bike 40+ miles across Duluth. But should you?
racketmn.com
September 15, 2026 at 8:15 PM
@biketrouble.bsky.social is quickly becoming the official bike adventure journalist for the state of Minnesota.
Read this if you haven't. It's 👌
racketmn.com/race-across-...
Read this if you haven't. It's 👌
racketmn.com/race-across-...
Dang, these are some might fine music listings!
Don't Look Now But It's Your Complete Concert Calendar: Sept. 15-21 - Racket
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
racketmn.com
September 15, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Dang, these are some might fine music listings!
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This is an awesome story and you should read it. You should also probably subscribe to @racketmn.com if you do not already do so.
DNF'd my first race ever... unfortunately i had already pitched writing a feature about it. such is life!!!
to quote @usefulnoise.bsky.social, anyone can write about *finishing* a race. and it turns out i had a lot to say.
to quote @usefulnoise.bsky.social, anyone can write about *finishing* a race. and it turns out i had a lot to say.
Mud, Rocks, and Mental Anguish: A Novice Mountain Biker Attempts the Race Across Duluth - Racket
You can mountain bike 40+ miles across Duluth. But should you?
racketmn.com
September 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
This is an awesome story and you should read it. You should also probably subscribe to @racketmn.com if you do not already do so.
I decided to set my sights on the consistently most overrated food at the fair: Sweet Martha’s cookies. That’s right, I’m choosing violence for this year’s post-fair Weedeater.
The Weedeater: Stoned Martha’s Cookies - Racket
‘Put the weed in the cookie cup and eat it all up’ is what I sang to myself while making these.
racketmn.com
September 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I decided to set my sights on the consistently most overrated food at the fair: Sweet Martha’s cookies. That’s right, I’m choosing violence for this year’s post-fair Weedeater.
Do one athletic endeavor every year that makes your friends and family think, "There must be something going on with her..."
Mud, Rocks, and Mental Anguish: A Novice Mountain Biker Attempts the Race Across Duluth - Racket
You can mountain bike 40+ miles across Duluth. But should you?
racketmn.com
September 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Do one athletic endeavor every year that makes your friends and family think, "There must be something going on with her..."
Reposted by Racket
DNF'd my first race ever... unfortunately i had already pitched writing a feature about it. such is life!!!
to quote @usefulnoise.bsky.social, anyone can write about *finishing* a race. and it turns out i had a lot to say.
to quote @usefulnoise.bsky.social, anyone can write about *finishing* a race. and it turns out i had a lot to say.
Mud, Rocks, and Mental Anguish: A Novice Mountain Biker Attempts the Race Across Duluth - Racket
You can mountain bike 40+ miles across Duluth. But should you?
racketmn.com
September 15, 2026 at 1:41 PM
DNF'd my first race ever... unfortunately i had already pitched writing a feature about it. such is life!!!
to quote @usefulnoise.bsky.social, anyone can write about *finishing* a race. and it turns out i had a lot to say.
to quote @usefulnoise.bsky.social, anyone can write about *finishing* a race. and it turns out i had a lot to say.
In today's Flyover news roundup... racketmn.com/craft-beer-b...
Craft Beer Bubble Watch: Foreclosure Trouble Brewing for Summit - Racket
Plus Playboy highlights locked/loaded sex workers, winter will be warm, and Bon Iver write a local bar jingle in today's Flyover news roundup.
racketmn.com
September 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM
In today's Flyover news roundup... racketmn.com/craft-beer-b...
These are the best things to do this week! racketmn.com/chromazone-m...
ChromaZone Mural Fest, Phoebe Bridgers, Neighborhood Super Sale: This Week's Best Events - Racket
Plus a taco tour, an apple press, and a party on the capitol lawn.
racketmn.com
September 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
These are the best things to do this week! racketmn.com/chromazone-m...
How far do the dollars of a 45-year-old IT project manager go? racketmn.com/money-journa...
Money Journal: 1 Week in Minneapolis's Lyndale Neighborhood on a $150K Salary - Racket
How far do the dollars of a 45-year-old IT project manager go?
racketmn.com
September 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
How far do the dollars of a 45-year-old IT project manager go? racketmn.com/money-journa...