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Plus bad new for Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, a first timer at MN's deer opener, and Nur-D needs our help in today's Flyover news roundup.
Target’s New Business Plan? Smiling, Eye Contact, Awkwardness. - Racket
Plus bad new for Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, a first timer at MN's deer opener, and Nur-D needs our help in today's Flyover news roundup.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Plus bad new for Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, a first timer at MN's deer opener, and Nur-D needs our help in today's Flyover news roundup.
In his new collection of novellas, 'Mysterious Tales of Old Minneapolis,' local author Larry Millett presents a trio of intriguing tales of murder, all set in—where else?—old Minneapolis.
Read an Excerpt From 'Mysterious Tales of Old Minneapolis,' Larry Millett's Newest Story Collection - Racket
Then head to the book release party at Once Upon a Crime this Thursday.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In his new collection of novellas, 'Mysterious Tales of Old Minneapolis,' local author Larry Millett presents a trio of intriguing tales of murder, all set in—where else?—old Minneapolis.
Great stuff to see and do this week? We've got a roundup right here:
NE Fall Arts Crawl, Sexy Puzzling, Katseye: This Week's Best Events - Racket
Plus markets for goths and Christmas freaks.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Great stuff to see and do this week? We've got a roundup right here:
The Minnesota Tool Library’s 10th Anniversary, Dayton’s Holiday Market, and massive Kpop girl group Katseye at the Armory—it's your guide to the week's best events!
NE Fall Arts Crawl, Sexy Puzzling, Katseye: This Week's Best Events - Racket
Plus markets for goths and Christmas freaks.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Minnesota Tool Library’s 10th Anniversary, Dayton’s Holiday Market, and massive Kpop girl group Katseye at the Armory—it's your guide to the week's best events!
I left the Orpheum elated. What was not to love? But as my serotonin inevitably dipped over the following few days, I asked myself instead, “What was so great about it?”
David Byrne Documents Our Lives During Wartime at the Orpheum - Racket
The erstwhile Talking Head's latest pop-art pageant celebrated community, choreography, and connection.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I left the Orpheum elated. What was not to love? But as my serotonin inevitably dipped over the following few days, I asked myself instead, “What was so great about it?”
Give Jay parenting tips in this week's open thread!
Let's All Give Jay Advice on How to Be a Dad in This Week's Open Thread - Racket
As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Give Jay parenting tips in this week's open thread!
Most people think of putting together a jigsaw puzzle as a low-key activity. But puzzling can also be a sport, as I discovered recently at a competition held at a local brewery.
‘If You're Not Sweating, You're Not Puzzling Hard Enough!’: How Minnesota Became a Competitive Puzzling Hot Spot - Racket
Did you know St. Paul is home to the largest puzzle competition in the country?
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November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Most people think of putting together a jigsaw puzzle as a low-key activity. But puzzling can also be a sport, as I discovered recently at a competition held at a local brewery.
Mmmm, donuts:
Let's Eat a Bunch of the Twin Cities' Vegan Donuts - Racket
A sampling of four local vegan donuts, all consumed on one fateful Wednesday afternoon.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mmmm, donuts:
Be free this weekend:
Freeloader Friday: 81 Free Things To Do This Weekend - Racket
Holiday shopping, movies, parties with cats and dogs, and lots of book stuff.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Be free this weekend:
Oh yeah, it's Oscar movie drop season!
On the Big Screen This Week: The Oscar Movies Are A-Comin' - Racket
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in Twin Cities theaters this week.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Oh yeah, it's Oscar movie drop season!
"Strikingly, more than 24% of the 45 officers have killed community members while on duty."
Unicorn Riot Releases New Trove of Videos From Largest Arrest in MN History - Racket
Plus celebrating the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, SNAP pause hurts residents and grocers, and a good guide for Twin Cities business travelers in today's Flyover news roundup.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Strikingly, more than 24% of the 45 officers have killed community members while on duty."
The book launch is tonight!
In MN Cookbook 'Back of House,' Immigrants and Community Caretakers Share Family Recipes, Traditions - Racket
A new collection of ancestral recipes celebrates working and at-home chefs—the folks who 'don’t get their flowers,' as one co-author explains.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The book launch is tonight!
Looking to enjoy some music this weekend? Check out our music listings:
Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Your Complete Concert Calendar: Nov. 4-10 - Racket
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Looking to enjoy some music this weekend? Check out our music listings:
The drugs of October, with a special guest reviewer:
Weed Weviews: 5 Things We Tried in October - Racket
THC bubbly, some party weed, and a guest review from Em.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The drugs of October, with a special guest reviewer:
A gallon of whole milk can cost anywhere from $2.16 to $4.95 , but it's all coming from the same plant in north Minneapolis:
It's All the Same Milk! - Racket
A gallon of whole milk can cost anywhere from $2.16 to $4.95. Why?
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November 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A gallon of whole milk can cost anywhere from $2.16 to $4.95 , but it's all coming from the same plant in north Minneapolis:
Plus the ultimate wingman event, two types of tiny art, and the 'Saint Paul Almanac' on tour.
TC Book Fest, Twin Cities Con, David Byrne: This Week's Best Events - Racket
Plus the ultimate wingman event, two types of tiny art, and the Saint Paul Almanac on tour.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Plus the ultimate wingman event, two types of tiny art, and the 'Saint Paul Almanac' on tour.
I left the Orpheum elated. What was not to love? But as my serotonin inevitably dipped over the following few days, I asked myself instead, “What was so great about it?”
David Byrne Documents Our Lives During Wartime at the Orpheum - Racket
The erstwhile Talking Head's latest pop-art pageant celebrated community, choreography, and connection.
racketmn.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I left the Orpheum elated. What was not to love? But as my serotonin inevitably dipped over the following few days, I asked myself instead, “What was so great about it?”
Give Jay parenting tips in today's open thread!
Let's All Give Jay Advice on How to Be a Dad in This Week's Open Thread - Racket
As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
racketmn.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Give Jay parenting tips in today's open thread!
Our intrepid reporter tried a variety of vegan donuts for National Donut Day:
Let's Eat a Bunch of the Twin Cities' Vegan Donuts - Racket
A sampling of four local vegan donuts, all consumed on one fateful Wednesday afternoon.
racketmn.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Our intrepid reporter tried a variety of vegan donuts for National Donut Day:
Free stuff to do this weekend? We've got tons of suggestions right here:
Freeloader Friday: 81 Free Things To Do This Weekend - Racket
Holiday shopping, movies, parties with cats and dogs, and lots of book stuff.
racketmn.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Free stuff to do this weekend? We've got tons of suggestions right here:
Plus the return of Red Panda, our national parks in decline, and RIP to Midwest Mountaineering's Rod Johnson in today's Flyover news roundup.
Can Music Save Downtown... St. Cloud? - Racket
Plus the return of Red Panda, our national parks in decline, and RIP to Midwest Mountaineering's Rod Johnson in today's Flyover news roundup.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Plus the return of Red Panda, our national parks in decline, and RIP to Midwest Mountaineering's Rod Johnson in today's Flyover news roundup.
We all know David Byrne's Orpheum shows this week were incredible. But WHY were they incredible?
David Byrne Documents Our Lives During Wartime at the Orpheum - Racket
The erstwhile Talking Head's latest pop-art pageant celebrated community, choreography, and connection.
racketmn.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
We all know David Byrne's Orpheum shows this week were incredible. But WHY were they incredible?
Regardless, when I saw that *a* national donut day, if not *the* National Donut Day, was approaching, I decided it was time to take on a task I’d been putting off for years: finding the best vegan donuts in the Twin Cities.
Let's Eat a Bunch of the Twin Cities' Vegan Donuts - Racket
A sampling of four local vegan donuts, all consumed on one fateful Wednesday afternoon.
racketmn.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Regardless, when I saw that *a* national donut day, if not *the* National Donut Day, was approaching, I decided it was time to take on a task I’d been putting off for years: finding the best vegan donuts in the Twin Cities.
Want 2 free tickets to see L.A Buckner & BiG HOMiE this Saturday night at the Dakota? Hit repost for a chance to win!
November 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Want 2 free tickets to see L.A Buckner & BiG HOMiE this Saturday night at the Dakota? Hit repost for a chance to win!
If any of you breeders have helpful words of advice for a new dad, now's your chance to share them.
Let's All Give Jay Advice on How to Be a Dad in This Week's Open Thread - Racket
As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
racketmn.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
If any of you breeders have helpful words of advice for a new dad, now's your chance to share them.