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Bill Underhill Left a Dinkytown Party In 1969. He Was Never Seen Again. - Racket Inside the reignited search for the missing U of M student.

From the archives:

10.03.2026 14:22 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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RacketCast, Ep. 47: Mapping MN's Hidden City Feat. YouTuber Chris Parr - Racket Over 100,000 YouTube viewers wanted to know more about North Oaks.

Like and subscribe, as they say: racketmn.com/racketcast-e...

10.03.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Uptown Death Watch, Vol. 481: How Dead or Alive Is the Minneapolis Neighborhood? - Racket Plus more Ken Martin bullying, a look back at the Millerettes, and time for hockey hair in today's Flyover news roundup.

In today's Flyover news roundup... racketmn.com/uptown-death...

10.03.2026 03:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

That old wisdom about how you shouldn't grocery shop hungry? Ignore it! racketmn.com/5-things-to-...

10.03.2026 02:00 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Standup for MIRAC, Cardi B, St. Pat’s Day Parties: This Week's Best Events - Racket Plus movies about bad corporations, very good dogs from Russia, and Los Lobos.

They don't make events better than these ones. This week, at least.

10.03.2026 01:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Uptown Death Watch, Vol. 481: How Dead or Alive Is the Minneapolis Neighborhood? - Racket Plus more Ken Martin bullying, a look back at the Millerettes, and time for hockey hair in today's Flyover news roundup.

Gauging the vitality of Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood is a timeworn tradition, ranking right up there with debating its geographic boundaries.

09.03.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

We ate so much good food here. And then we went grocery shopping!

09.03.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Standup for MIRAC, Cardi B, St. Pat’s Day Parties: This Week's Best Events - Racket Plus movies about bad corporations, very good dogs from Russia, and Los Lobos.

Plus Los Lobos at Dakota, Langston Kerman at Camp Bar, and a beer release at Fulton celebrating hockey star Kelly Pannek. (We've heard of Panic! At the Disco, but Pannek! At the Taproom?)

09.03.2026 17:46 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I swore many years ago that I would never pay for journalism because I am a jerk. I now happily pay for @racketmn.com. Here is a great selection of some important Racket articles.

09.03.2026 03:34 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tears and Loathing in Minnesota: A Breakup Tour - Racket You don’t need a shallow rebound. Hookup with the cities.

You don’t need a shallow rebound. Hookup with the cities. racketmn.com/tears-and-lo...

08.03.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The First New New Music Playlists of 2026β€”and Not a Moment Too Soon - Racket 10 great new local songs, 10 great new songs from everywhere else, and 1 total loser.

Ten great new local songs, 10 great new songs from everywhere else, and one total loser. racketmn.com/the-first-ne...

08.03.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Radish Farm Stop: A New SW Minneapolis Grocer That's Like a Year-Round Farmers Market - Racket And also: a coffee shop!

And also: a coffee shop! racketmn.com/radish-farm-...

08.03.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm a MN Hockey Mom. Here's What I Heard in the Laughter of Team USA Men's Hockey Team. - Racket One local hockey coach can't help but remember 'all the voices that laughed at us' when she was a young player.

One local hockey coach can't help but remember "all the voices that laughed at us." racketmn.com/im-a-mn-hock...

08.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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RacketCast, Ep. 47: Mapping MN's Hidden City Feat. YouTuber Chris Parr - Racket Over 100,000 YouTube viewers wanted to know more about North Oaks.

100,000+ YouTube viewers wanted to know more about North Oaks. racketmn.com/racketcast-e...

08.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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19th-Century St. Paul Mayors, Ranked by Hotness - Racket Seven months ago, for some reason, we ranked the long-dead Minneapolis mayors. Now, petards hoisted, we finally conclude this two-part series.

Seven months ago, for some reason, we ranked the long-dead Minneapolis mayors. Now, petards hoisted, we finally conclude this two-part series.

08.03.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wanna Buy a $500K Minneapolis Condo With the Largest Private Patio in Town? - Racket Your grilling/chilling above the city lifestyle awaits

Your grilling/chilling above the city lifestyle awaits.

08.03.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes, That Mancini’s: How a Legendary St. Paul Steakhouse Raised $35K for the Resistance - Racket β€˜The Gathering for Good’ brought the West 7th neighborhood together.

A story of West 7th excellence.

08.03.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The First New New Music Playlists of 2026β€”and Not a Moment Too Soon - Racket 10 great new local songs, 10 great new songs from everywhere else, and 1 total loser.

10 great new local songs, 10 great new songs from everywhere else, and 1 total loser. racketmn.com/the-first-ne...

07.03.2026 05:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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RacketCast, Ep. 47: Mapping MN's Hidden City Feat. YouTuber Chris Parr - Racket Over 100,000 YouTube viewers wanted to know more about North Oaks.

Over 100,000 YouTube viewers wanted to know more about North Oaks. racketmn.com/racketcast-e...

07.03.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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This Week's Open Thread Q: What's a Twin Cities Institution You've Never Visited? - Racket As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

Let's chat. racketmn.com/this-weeks-o...

07.03.2026 03:00 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Freeloader Friday: 95 Free Things To Do This Weekend - Racket A mutual aid yard sale, International Women's Day celebrations, concerts, and more.

A mutual aid yard sale, International Women's Day celebrations, concerts, and more.

07.03.2026 02:17 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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T-Wolves Co-Owner Sucks - Racket Plus Extreme Noise is on the move, south Minneapolis food/drink openings, and a Frey update in today's Flyover news roundup.

Somebody call Glue Girl.

07.03.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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RacketCast, Ep. 47: Mapping MN's Hidden City Feat. YouTuber Chris Parr - Racket Over 100,000 YouTube viewers wanted to know more about North Oaks.

Parr says he's not welcome back in North Oaks.

06.03.2026 19:59 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes, That Mancini’s: How a Legendary St. Paul Steakhouse Raised $35K for the Resistance - Racket β€˜The Gathering for Good’ brought the West 7th neighborhood together.

Long read for your long Friday lunch.

06.03.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Week's Open Thread Q: What's a Twin Cities Institution You've Never Visited? - Racket As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

We're hearing a lot of Jax! racketmn.com/this-weeks-o...

06.03.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Freeloader Friday: 95 Free Things To Do This Weekend - Racket A mutual aid yard sale, International Women's Day celebrations, concerts, and more.

TGIF? TGIF.

06.03.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm a MN Hockey Mom. Here's What I Heard in the Laughter of Team USA Men's Hockey Team. - Racket One local hockey coach can't help but remember 'all the voices that laughed at us' when she was a young player.

One local hockey coach can't help but remember "all the voices that laughed at us" when she was a young player.

06.03.2026 02:11 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4
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Minneapolis CM Jason Chavez Took ICE Fight to the Streets - Racket Plus helping immigrants access health care safely, even more ICE updates, and an amazing video showcasing 1981 downtown Minneapolis in today's Flyover news roundup.

In today's Flyover news roundup... In today's Flyover news roundup...

05.03.2026 23:51 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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On the Big Screen This Week: Another Frankenstein Story, a North African Quest, and a Tribute to Catherine O'Hara - Racket Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

Time for movie listings!

05.03.2026 21:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm a MN Hockey Mom. Here's What I Heard in the Laughter of Team USA Men's Hockey Team. - Racket One local hockey coach can't help but remember 'all the voices that laughed at us' when she was a young player.

"I heard first the echoes of laughter that chased me and my teammates when we started playing hockey in the 1990s, on the very first girls teams in my northern Minnesotan hometown."

05.03.2026 20:49 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2