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With the first full year of RacketCast in the books, let's revisit some hit eps from '25. And we beg you: Subscribe so you don't miss new episodes next year.
December 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
With the first full year of RacketCast in the books, let's revisit some hit eps from '25. And we beg you: Subscribe so you don't miss new episodes next year.
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Love the @racketmn.com and love this story on their best of 2025 list racketmn.com/meet-minneso...
Meet Minnesota's Rocketman: Inside the Incomparable Life of Ky Michaelson - Racket
You've seen his outrageous Bloomington compound from Penn Avenue. Now get to know the drag racer/stuntman/inventor/businessman/rocketeer who lives inside.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Love the @racketmn.com and love this story on their best of 2025 list racketmn.com/meet-minneso...
Movie listings? We've got two weeks' worth right here:
Whew! It's a Full 2 Weeks of Movie Listings! - Racket
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in Twin Cities theaters in the next two weeks.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Movie listings? We've got two weeks' worth right here:
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities over the next two weeks.
A Very Special 2-Week Edition of Your Complete Concert Calendar: Dec. 23-Jan. 5 - Racket
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities over the next two weeks.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities over the next two weeks.
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What do Racket readers actually read from Racket? Glad you asked.
The 12 Most-Read Racket Stories of 2025 - Racket
These articles attracted the most eyeballs in our fourth full year.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
What do Racket readers actually read from Racket? Glad you asked.
These articles attracted the most eyeballs in our fourth full year.
The 12 Most-Read Racket Stories of 2025 - Racket
These articles attracted the most eyeballs in our fourth full year.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
These articles attracted the most eyeballs in our fourth full year.
The list below highlights one or two ~finer~ establishments, but for the most part you’ll see sandwich shops, counter-service joints, bakeries, and coffee shops.
Some New Twin Cities Restaurants I Really Liked in 2025 - Racket
My 12 favorite restaurants after another year of eatin’.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The list below highlights one or two ~finer~ establishments, but for the most part you’ll see sandwich shops, counter-service joints, bakeries, and coffee shops.
It's the last Freeloader Friday of the year so we're covering more ground.
Freeloader Friday on a Tuesday: 77 Free Things To Do This Week - Racket
It's the last Freeloader Friday of the year so we're covering more ground.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It's the last Freeloader Friday of the year so we're covering more ground.
"JC is a self-employed tattoo artist with no paid sick leave or time off, and will be unable to work during recovery and treatment," a GoFundMe to support JC Stroebel and his family reads.
Community Rallies to Help 'Naz Reid' Tattooer After Brain Tumor Diagnosis - Racket
Plus public fireplaces, Butter Bakery Cafe to close, and a Christmas tune from Jerry Beck in today's Flyover news roundup.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
"JC is a self-employed tattoo artist with no paid sick leave or time off, and will be unable to work during recovery and treatment," a GoFundMe to support JC Stroebel and his family reads.
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Mad love and appreciation to my homie @jasoncomix.bsky.social - I’m gonna also take the time to big up my piece from @racketmn.com highlighting the international grocers we have in the Twin Cities, too: racketmn.com/guide-intern...
December 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Mad love and appreciation to my homie @jasoncomix.bsky.social - I’m gonna also take the time to big up my piece from @racketmn.com highlighting the international grocers we have in the Twin Cities, too: racketmn.com/guide-intern...
Movie listings? We've got two weeks' worth right here:
Whew! It's a Full 2 Weeks of Movie Listings! - Racket
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in Twin Cities theaters in the next two weeks.
racketmn.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Movie listings? We've got two weeks' worth right here:
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these are some of my favorite restaurants that opened this year, tell me about your favorite restaurants that opened this year!
Some New Twin Cities Restaurants I Really Liked in 2025 - Racket
My 12 favorite restaurants after another year of eatin’.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
these are some of my favorite restaurants that opened this year, tell me about your favorite restaurants that opened this year!
Our Christmas gift to you: A two-week version of our concert calendar.
A Very Special 2-Week Edition of Your Complete Concert Calendar: Dec. 23-Jan. 5 - Racket
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities over the next two weeks.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Our Christmas gift to you: A two-week version of our concert calendar.
Plus Ilhan Omar featured in NYT, Twins fans win a bad award, and wanna buy Psycho Suzi's in today's Flyover news roundup.
RIP to Dick Enrico, Minnesota TV Pitchman Legend - Racket
Plus Ilhan Omar featured in NYT, Twins fans win a bad award, and wanna buy Psycho Suzi's in today's Flyover news roundup.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Plus Ilhan Omar featured in NYT, Twins fans win a bad award, and wanna buy Psycho Suzi's in today's Flyover news roundup.
It's the last Event Horizon of the year.
Holiday Movies, Hockey Fun: This Week's Best Events - Racket
It's the last Event Horizon of the year.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It's the last Event Horizon of the year.
The five tastiest Minnesota Beers of 2025, according to me, my mouth, and I.
Doin’ Beers: The 5 Best Minnesota Beers of 2025 - Racket
Doin' only the best.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The five tastiest Minnesota Beers of 2025, according to me, my mouth, and I.
RIP, king.
RIP to Dick Enrico, Minnesota TV Pitchman Legend - Racket
Plus Ilhan Omar featured in NYT, Twins fans win a bad award, and wanna buy Psycho Suzi's in today's Flyover news roundup.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
RIP, king.
It's the last Event Horizon of 2025.
Holiday Movies, Hockey Fun: This Week's Best Events - Racket
It's the last Event Horizon of the year.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It's the last Event Horizon of 2025.
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Year. End. List. Year. End. List.
Here they are, the five tastiest Minnesota Beers of 2025.
Doin’ Beers: The 5 Best Minnesota Beers of 2025 - Racket
Doin' only the best.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Year. End. List. Year. End. List.
Here they are, the five tastiest Minnesota Beers of 2025.
Doin’ Beers: The 5 Best Minnesota Beers of 2025 - Racket
Doin' only the best.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Here they are, the five tastiest Minnesota Beers of 2025.
The word 'duck' appears in this recipe 75 times and I was approximately 75 times higher than normal after eating this meal. Coincidence?
The Weedeater: Duck Conqui’d With THC-Infused Duck Fat Potatoes - Racket
The word 'duck' appears in this recipe 75 times and I was approximately 75 times higher than normal after eating this meal. Coincidence?
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December 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The word 'duck' appears in this recipe 75 times and I was approximately 75 times higher than normal after eating this meal. Coincidence?
Catch up on a year's worth of local alternative journalism.
Our 28 Favorite Racket Stories of 2025 - Racket
Catch up on a year's worth of local alternative journalism.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Catch up on a year's worth of local alternative journalism.
Plus a playlist of 100 great songs from 2025.
The Year in Music: The Best Albums of 2025 - Racket
Plus a playlist of 100 great songs from 2025.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Plus a playlist of 100 great songs from 2025.
Plus a playlist of 100 great local songs from 2025.
The Year in Music: The 25 Best Minnesota Albums of 2025 - Racket
Plus a playlist of 100 great local songs from 2025.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Plus a playlist of 100 great local songs from 2025.
Keith and Andy (sans Redacto) discuss branding while sipping luxe drinks this new (ahem) Nicollet cafe.
Brunch Buds: Can You Show Me How to Get to 8 Street Nourish? - Racket
Keith and Andy (sans Redacto) discuss branding while sipping luxe drinks this new (ahem) Nicollet cafe.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Keith and Andy (sans Redacto) discuss branding while sipping luxe drinks this new (ahem) Nicollet cafe.