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'Equity Brings Change': Bri Smith on the Rewards and Challenges of Being MN's First Black Woman Head Brewer

4 days ago | racketmn.com | Nissa Mitchell

Bri Smith became the head brewer at Modist Brewing Co. in the North Loop at the end of May. In doing so, she became the first Black woman head brewer in Minnesota history, and one of only a handful in the country. In my two years writing the Doin’ Beers column for this writer-owned, reader-funded local alternative media website, I’ve never been more excited by a bit of brewing industry news than I was to hear about Smith’s promotion.
A Conversation With MN's Only Toilet Paper Critic

5 days ago | racketmn.com | Jay Boller

Not everybody eats halibut crudo, yet we still have dining critics. More and more folks abstain from alcohol, yet we still have beer critics. Large swaths of the population don't give a shit about live music, yet we still have music critics. All the Earth's people, on the other hand, shit. And piss. That's where Twin Cities Toilet Paper Reviews comes in.
Vance Boelter Captured: Recapping the MN Lawmaker Shootings and Historic Manhunt That Followed

1 week ago | racketmn.com | Jay Boller

Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. Around 2 a.m. Saturday, a black Ford SUV affixed with phony police lights approached the Champlin home of state Sen. John Hoffman. Surveillance footage shows Minnesota man Vance Boelter—wearing a mask, police vest, and badge while toting a gun and flashlight—knock on the door, announcing himself as a cop.
What's Your Favorite Park? That's What We're Asking in This Week's Open Thread.

1 week ago | racketmn.com | Keith Harris

When I woke up to the rain this morning I thought about doing another boring weather-related Open Thread. But then I thought better of it. You're welcome. Then I noticed that tomorrow is Free Park Day in Minnesota, an excellent chance to sample a state park of your choice. So for this week's Open Thread, let's talk about our favorite parks. They could be neighborhood parks or state parks or national parks. Maybe you visit them regularly; maybe you've only been once and have been meaning to get back.
Emmer Barks at Walz for Clout

1 week ago | racketmn.com | Keith Harris

Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. You may have some rough days at work, but at least you never have to listen to U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) badger and insult you as he runs through a bunch of potential soundbites. Such was the fate awaiting Gov. Tim Walz today as he testified before the House Oversight Committee.
On the Big Screen This Week: Matchmakers, a Holiday Treat, and Lotsa Stuff for the Kids

1 week ago | racketmn.com | Keith Harris

I mean, Friday the 13th is a holiday of sorts, right? Anyway, summer's all but officially here, and that means lots of cheap, air-conditioned or outdoors screenings for your spawn. Also, scroll down for my review of Celine Song's follow-up to Past Lives, Materialists. Scanners (1981)Emagine Willow CreekIn high school, Dave Giuffre totally puked after watching the exploding head scene. $11.60. 7:30 p.m. More info here.
Happy Pride! Did You Know Goldy Gopher Will Perform at Your Gay Wedding?

2 weeks ago | racketmn.com | Jay Boller

Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. As corporate cowards flee from anything underneath the DEI umbrella, it's nice to see University of Minnesota mascot Goldy Gopher is still a loud, proud LGBTQ+ ally.
Make a Case for Your Neighborhood on This Week's Open Thread

2 weeks ago | racketmn.com | Keith Harris

Where do you live and why? Honestly, we're not doxxing you. For this week's Open Thread, we just want to hear you pump up your neighborhood. What brought you there? What's kept you there? Why's it so much better than that other loser neighborhood three blocks away? As for me I moved to Kingfield last year, but as a renter, I feel like I am in Kingfield but not of Kingfield. I was in Corcoran for over a decade before that, and while I was happy there, it was a little too residential.
Only Bob Kroll Really Knows Why Las Cuatro Milpas Was Raided This Week

2 weeks ago | racketmn.com | Keith Harris

Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. Bob Kroll, disgraced former Minneapolis cop and (not yet disgraced) current burger podcaster, is back in the news. Well, on the news. Er, on the Jon Justice show, at least. Professionally indignant right-wing loudmouth Justice took time out from frothing about “irrational leftist rage” on his KTLK-AM rant-a-thon to field a call from Liz Collin’s mustachioed life partner.
Officials Weigh in on WTF Happened Yesterday on Lake Street

2 weeks ago | racketmn.com | Jessica Armbruster

Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. It’s been over 24 hours since south Minneapolis Mexican restaurant Las Cuatro Milpas was raided by the FBI, ICE, DEA, and ATF, with the aid of MPD and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. At least 100 community members, including our colleague Em Cassel, showed up to witness events. No arrests were made during the raid, though a handful of boxes were removed from the premises.