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ICE in the Twin Cities: New Day, Same Occupying Fascist Army - Racket
Plus... well, that's all we're discussing in today's Flyover news roundup.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
In today's Flyover news roundup... racketmn.com/ice-in-the-t...
Like + subscribe, please. racketmn.com/racketcast-e...
RacketCast, Ep. 42: What's Going on in MN? Feat. ‘Never Post’ - Racket
Enjoy this bonus crossover episode that originally appeared via 'Never Post.'
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January 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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These right here? The best things to do this week: racketmn.com/art-shanties...
Art Shanties, Art Sleds, World Snow Celebration: This Week's Best Events - Racket
Plus curling classes, a Pride party, a book fair, and a tribute to the great Dolly Parton.
racketmn.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
These right here? The best things to do this week: racketmn.com/art-shanties...
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I just started this and it is a great listen. Download it now.
An outline of the multitudinal crises (fraud, ICE, killing, general chaos incited by the fascist MAGA movement) gripping our great state, via @biketrouble.bsky.social and Hans Buetow of @neverpo.st.
RacketCast, Ep. 42: What's Going on in MN? Feat. ‘Never Post’ - Racket
Enjoy this bonus crossover episode that originally appeared via 'Never Post.'
racketmn.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:03 PM
I just started this and it is a great listen. Download it now.
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if you're outside of mn and want to understand more of the local context that lead to trumps invasion- give this a listen
An outline of the multitudinal crises (fraud, ICE, killing, general chaos incited by the fascist MAGA movement) gripping our great state, via @biketrouble.bsky.social and Hans Buetow of @neverpo.st.
RacketCast, Ep. 42: What's Going on in MN? Feat. ‘Never Post’ - Racket
Enjoy this bonus crossover episode that originally appeared via 'Never Post.'
racketmn.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:35 PM
if you're outside of mn and want to understand more of the local context that lead to trumps invasion- give this a listen
From the Art Shanty Projects: “[W]e find our role in this moment to be offering nourishment—a space to gather and see each other."
Art Shanties, Art Sleds, World Snow Celebration: This Week's Best Events - Racket
Plus curling classes, a Pride party, a book fair, and a tribute to the great Dolly Parton.
racketmn.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:54 PM
From the Art Shanty Projects: “[W]e find our role in this moment to be offering nourishment—a space to gather and see each other."
An outline of the multitudinal crises (fraud, ICE, killing, general chaos incited by the fascist MAGA movement) gripping our great state, via @biketrouble.bsky.social and Hans Buetow of @neverpo.st.
RacketCast, Ep. 42: What's Going on in MN? Feat. ‘Never Post’ - Racket
Enjoy this bonus crossover episode that originally appeared via 'Never Post.'
racketmn.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:09 PM
An outline of the multitudinal crises (fraud, ICE, killing, general chaos incited by the fascist MAGA movement) gripping our great state, via @biketrouble.bsky.social and Hans Buetow of @neverpo.st.
Fort Snelling has been the advance guard of federal invasion in the homelands of the Dakota people since 1805. In the current “surge,” Fort Snelling is serving as the center of operations for ICE, the FBI, and other federal forces invading Minnesota.
Fort Snelling: The Advance Guard of Federal Invasion Since 1805 - Racket
Federal agents are once more using Fort Snelling for its established purpose: to maintain a “monopoly of violence.”
racketmn.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Fort Snelling has been the advance guard of federal invasion in the homelands of the Dakota people since 1805. In the current “surge,” Fort Snelling is serving as the center of operations for ICE, the FBI, and other federal forces invading Minnesota.
That's a lotta movies!
Every Movie Review Racket Published in 2025 - Racket
Here you go: 78 capsule reviews of the year's best, worst, and middest.
racketmn.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
That's a lotta movies!
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As a non-Minnesotan, I found the most recent episode of @neverpo.st with @biketrouble.bsky.social invaluable for understanding the context leading up to this moment.
(also I hope they disobey the name of their podcast and start posting here)
www.neverpo.st/what-is-goin...
(also I hope they disobey the name of their podcast and start posting here)
www.neverpo.st/what-is-goin...
🆕 Never Post! What Is Going On In Minnesota
How fraud and ICE came to dominate the headlines from Minnesota
www.neverpo.st
January 11, 2026 at 2:52 PM
As a non-Minnesotan, I found the most recent episode of @neverpo.st with @biketrouble.bsky.social invaluable for understanding the context leading up to this moment.
(also I hope they disobey the name of their podcast and start posting here)
www.neverpo.st/what-is-goin...
(also I hope they disobey the name of their podcast and start posting here)
www.neverpo.st/what-is-goin...
If there’s one thing I learned at the movies this year, it’s that you can’t protect your kids, no matter how hard you try.
Sorry, Babies: In 2025’s Best Movies, the Kids Were on Their Own - Racket
Let's take a long look at the abandoned children, bad dads, and harried moms of film from last year.
racketmn.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:02 PM
If there’s one thing I learned at the movies this year, it’s that you can’t protect your kids, no matter how hard you try.
“I’m telling you man, it’s like a party bus!”
Meet the People Who'll Miss the Northstar the Most - Racket
As the Northstar ends its run, let's hear from the riders and workers who know it best.
racketmn.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
“I’m telling you man, it’s like a party bus!”
This is the first Open Thread of 2026, and traditionally I ask folks about their hopes and plans for the year ahead. But this year, I don't have to tell you, got off to a painful start.
Open Thread: So... How Are We All Holding Up? - Racket
As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
racketmn.com
January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This is the first Open Thread of 2026, and traditionally I ask folks about their hopes and plans for the year ahead. But this year, I don't have to tell you, got off to a painful start.
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Hans, MN resident, talked w Em Cassel, MN resident and journalist at @racketmn.com, about whats been going down in Minnesota, and what unites it all: posts
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What Is Going On In Minnesota
Podcast Episode · Never Post · 01/10/2026 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Hans, MN resident, talked w Em Cassel, MN resident and journalist at @racketmn.com, about whats been going down in Minnesota, and what unites it all: posts
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
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and this great @racketmn.com piece from @davidaionachang.bsky.social
Fort Snelling: The Advance Guard of Federal Invasion Since 1805 - Racket
Federal agents are once more using Fort Snelling for its established purpose: to maintain a “monopoly of violence.”
racketmn.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM
and this great @racketmn.com piece from @davidaionachang.bsky.social
A roundup of last month's big food news:
The Final Food News 2025, and What’s Ahead for 2026 - Racket
It's the December Racket Restaurant Roundup... in January!
racketmn.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A roundup of last month's big food news:
Free things to do this weekend:
Freeloader Friday: 71 Free Things To Do This Weekend - Racket
Ski jumping, snow sculpting, Native arts, and more.
racketmn.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Free things to do this weekend:
Keith saw 147 new movies in 2025?!
The 30 Best Movies of 2025 - Racket
And yes, I left your favorite movie off on purpose, just to piss you off.
racketmn.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Keith saw 147 new movies in 2025?!
It was a solid month for fruit flavors.
Weed Weviews: 3 Things I Tried in December - Racket
A solid month for fruit flavors.
racketmn.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:02 PM
It was a solid month for fruit flavors.
Pondering fashion resolutions in the new year:
MN Street Style: Minneapolis Vintage Market - Racket
Talking about trends we'd like to see thrive or die in the new year.
racketmn.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Pondering fashion resolutions in the new year:
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Let's Get 2026 Started Right With Your Complete Concert Calendar: Jan. 6-12 - Racket
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
racketmn.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
This week's best events? We got 'em right here:
Ice Sculptures at Mia, Tattoo Arts, Tricycle Jousting: This Week's Best Events - Racket
Plus a kitten party, tunes with Amythyst Kiah, and more.
buff.ly
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This week's best events? We got 'em right here:
This is the first Open Thread of 2026, and traditionally I ask folks about their hopes and plans for the year ahead. But this year, I don't have to tell you, got off to a painful start.
Open Thread: So... How Are We All Holding Up? - Racket
As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
racketmn.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
This is the first Open Thread of 2026, and traditionally I ask folks about their hopes and plans for the year ahead. But this year, I don't have to tell you, got off to a painful start.
Fort Snelling has been the advance guard of federal invasion in the homelands of the Dakota people since 1805. In the current “surge,” Fort Snelling is serving as the center of operations for ICE, the FBI, and other federal forces invading Minnesota.
Fort Snelling: The Advance Guard of Federal Invasion Since 1805 - Racket
Federal agents are once more using Fort Snelling for its established purpose: to maintain a “monopoly of violence.”
racketmn.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Fort Snelling has been the advance guard of federal invasion in the homelands of the Dakota people since 1805. In the current “surge,” Fort Snelling is serving as the center of operations for ICE, the FBI, and other federal forces invading Minnesota.