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It has been brought to our attention that today is World Pizza Day. Happy World Pizza Day. With that in mind, please enjoy this old story from the archives:
Local Pizza Chains, Ranked - Racket
We flipped open 30 cardboard boxes on a gooey, saucy, greasy quest to discover the best Twin Cities-based pizza chain.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:49 AM
It has been brought to our attention that today is World Pizza Day. Happy World Pizza Day. With that in mind, please enjoy this old story from the archives:
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I saw Eric Church this weekend but I had other things on my mind.
I Watched Eric Church Perform in St. Paul While ICE Thugs Were Kidnapping My Neighbors - Racket
The Nashville outsider rocked for a fiery 2 1/2 hours, but there are some lines even he won't cross.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:43 PM
I saw Eric Church this weekend but I had other things on my mind.
Heartbreaking letters from kids detained at Dilley, Rolling Stone talks to the punks of the local movement, a report from the VA memorial service honoring Alex Pretti, and more ICE-related news to start your week.
MN ICE Watch Feb. 9-13: Daily Updates on the Federal Forces That Just Won't Leave - Racket
Another week, another mega blog of ICE-related headlines.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Heartbreaking letters from kids detained at Dilley, Rolling Stone talks to the punks of the local movement, a report from the VA memorial service honoring Alex Pretti, and more ICE-related news to start your week.
Plus a free market on Lyndale, rare films—including a trio of queer romances—thanks to Il Cinema Retrovato, and last call for Dyani White Hawk's "Love Language" at the Walker.
Jug Bands, RVs, Space Fest at the Bell: This Week's Best Events - Racket
Plus a free market on Lyndale, rare films, and last call for Dyani White Hawk's "Love Language" at the Walker.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Plus a free market on Lyndale, rare films—including a trio of queer romances—thanks to Il Cinema Retrovato, and last call for Dyani White Hawk's "Love Language" at the Walker.
It’s the Racket Restaurant Roundup. racketmn.com/hello-to-com...
Hello to Company Bar, Goodbye to Hey Y’all, and More January Restaurant News - Racket
It’s the Racket Restaurant Roundup.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
It’s the Racket Restaurant Roundup. racketmn.com/hello-to-com...
A messy delight. racketmn.com/best-budget-...
Best Budget Bites: $6.99 Torta de Tamal From Hermanos Locos Tacos - Racket
This two-hander originated in Mexico City and is a messy delight.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A messy delight. racketmn.com/best-budget-...
Talking Operation Metro Surge through a media lens. racketmn.com/racketcast-e...
RacketCast, Ep. 45: Covering the ICE Invasion Feat. MN Reformer Reporters Madison McVan & Max Nesterak - Racket
Talking Operation Metro Surge through a media lens.
racketmn.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Talking Operation Metro Surge through a media lens. racketmn.com/racketcast-e...
"Our love is gonna melt ICE."
The Art of the Minnesota Resistance - Racket
'Our love is gonna melt ICE.'
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February 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM
"Our love is gonna melt ICE."
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We had our favorite Twin Cities music writer, @usefulnoise.bsky.social from @racketmn.com, on the podcast this week to play some music trivia, and of course he completely destroyed. www.triviamafia.com/podcast/2026...
S2E4 | The Burgers of Music: Trivia with a Music Writer — Trivia Mafia
Do you know everything about music? Our guest this week, Keith Harris from Racket, does!
www.triviamafia.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
We had our favorite Twin Cities music writer, @usefulnoise.bsky.social from @racketmn.com, on the podcast this week to play some music trivia, and of course he completely destroyed. www.triviamafia.com/podcast/2026...
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holy shit y’all, in just over an hour you raised more than $5,000 to help a local family. blown away.
i’ll share receipts soon, and we’ll coordinate with stand with minnesota to get any additional funds where they’re needed most. I LOVE THE TWIN CITIES.
i’ll share receipts soon, and we’ll coordinate with stand with minnesota to get any additional funds where they’re needed most. I LOVE THE TWIN CITIES.
February 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
holy shit y’all, in just over an hour you raised more than $5,000 to help a local family. blown away.
i’ll share receipts soon, and we’ll coordinate with stand with minnesota to get any additional funds where they’re needed most. I LOVE THE TWIN CITIES.
i’ll share receipts soon, and we’ll coordinate with stand with minnesota to get any additional funds where they’re needed most. I LOVE THE TWIN CITIES.
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In addition to @racketmn.com being a wonderful source of Twin Cities news (support them with a subscription), they’re also all good people. Help them help others!
my colleagues at @racketmn.com are raising funds for a local mom who needs help with rent. the total is $4,785—we’re trying to raise $4,000 as a four-person newsroom.
i believe racket readers can do it this weekend!!!
V: @em-cassel
PP: @biketrouble
please share widely and donate if you can!
💗✨
i believe racket readers can do it this weekend!!!
V: @em-cassel
PP: @biketrouble
please share widely and donate if you can!
💗✨
tomorrow i would really like to challenge a few folks with larger followings than me to adopt a rent and raise it in one day.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
February 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM
In addition to @racketmn.com being a wonderful source of Twin Cities news (support them with a subscription), they’re also all good people. Help them help others!
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my colleagues at @racketmn.com are raising funds for a local mom who needs help with rent. the total is $4,785—we’re trying to raise $4,000 as a four-person newsroom.
i believe racket readers can do it this weekend!!!
V: @em-cassel
PP: @biketrouble
please share widely and donate if you can!
💗✨
i believe racket readers can do it this weekend!!!
V: @em-cassel
PP: @biketrouble
please share widely and donate if you can!
💗✨
tomorrow i would really like to challenge a few folks with larger followings than me to adopt a rent and raise it in one day.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
today's report:
our "adopt a rent" venmo campaign paid 43 families rents who were at risk of evictions, including several moms of 4+ children
this is the way to get rent paid fast. like. 1000x better than any other way.
our "adopt a rent" venmo campaign paid 43 families rents who were at risk of evictions, including several moms of 4+ children
this is the way to get rent paid fast. like. 1000x better than any other way.
February 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
my colleagues at @racketmn.com are raising funds for a local mom who needs help with rent. the total is $4,785—we’re trying to raise $4,000 as a four-person newsroom.
i believe racket readers can do it this weekend!!!
V: @em-cassel
PP: @biketrouble
please share widely and donate if you can!
💗✨
i believe racket readers can do it this weekend!!!
V: @em-cassel
PP: @biketrouble
please share widely and donate if you can!
💗✨
Let's get reporters Madison McVan and Max Nesterak on the pod to discuss their ongoing coverage of the federal invasion.
RacketCast, Ep. 45: Covering the ICE Invasion Feat. MN Reformer Reporters Madison McVan & Max Nesterak - Racket
Talking Operation Metro Surge through a media lens.
racketmn.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Let's get reporters Madison McVan and Max Nesterak on the pod to discuss their ongoing coverage of the federal invasion.
TGIF:
Freeloader Friday: 79 Free Things To Do This Weekend - Racket
Winter parties, resistance rallies, and last call for the Art Shanties.
racketmn.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:56 AM
TGIF:
In today's Flyover news roundup:
Strib Analysis: ICE Being Weird, Illegal With License Plates - Racket
Plus states fight to investigate ICE killings, a tow truck company does good work, and a family in need in today's Flyover news roundup.
racketmn.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
In today's Flyover news roundup:
A fresh batch of stories before the weekend:
MN ICE Watch Feb. 2-6: Daily Updates on the Federal Siege of Minnesota - Racket
Another week, another mega blog of ICE-related headlines.
racketmn.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:31 PM
A fresh batch of stories before the weekend:
It's Friday. That means it's time to talk.
Open Thread: Extra! Extra! What Operation Metro Surge Articles Stick With You? - Racket
As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
racketmn.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:08 PM
It's Friday. That means it's time to talk.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Local artists are creating something radical in response to the federal government's cruel and deadly siege of Minnesota. Demand, they've found, is huge.
The Art of the Minnesota Resistance - Racket
'Our love is gonna melt ICE.'
racketmn.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Local artists are creating something radical in response to the federal government's cruel and deadly siege of Minnesota. Demand, they've found, is huge.
Talking Operation Metro Surge through a media lens w/ @minnesotareformer.com
RacketCast, Ep. 45: Covering the ICE Invasion Feat. MN Reformer Reporters Madison McVan & Max Nesterak - Racket
Talking Operation Metro Surge through a media lens.
racketmn.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Talking Operation Metro Surge through a media lens w/ @minnesotareformer.com
Lemme tell ya... TGIF.
Freeloader Friday: 79 Free Things To Do This Weekend - Racket
Winter parties, resistance rallies, and last call for the Art Shanties.
racketmn.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Lemme tell ya... TGIF.
In today's Flyover news roundup... racketmn.com/the-latest-t...
The Latest Threat to Kids' Mental Health? ICE. - Racket
Plus Minnesotans in hiding, rental assistance from Minneapolis, and a big ol' list of folks who need help in today's Flyover news roundup.
racketmn.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
In today's Flyover news roundup... racketmn.com/the-latest-t...
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week. racketmn.com/on-the-big-s...
On the Big Screen This Week: Charli XCX Makes a Mockumentary and Ronald Reagan Gets Punched in the Face - Racket
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
racketmn.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week. racketmn.com/on-the-big-s...