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Could I Eat This Afro Deli Sandwich Every Day for the Rest of My Life?

It's packed with flavor, it's only $8.99... the Somali steak sandwich makes a heck of a case for itself.

3M Health Care Spinoff Debuts Dumb Name

Plus Bemidji postal workers fume, Red Wing is actually Native burial ground, and shirtless downtown turkey guy explained in today's Flyover news roundup.

A Vampiric Hedge Fund Is Eating the Pioneer Press Alive

Alden Global Capital became involved with the PiPress 17 years ago. Minnesota's oldest newspaper has shrunk by over 80% since.

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‘The Holdovers’ and ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Play Truth or Consequences With Us

In their latest films. Alexander Payne and Justine Triet wonder if we can handle the truth.

Choo! Choo! Disaster Looms?

Plus McCollum leads calls for Gaza ceasefire, St. Paul's historic City Council, and two 'local' music makers talk memory in today's Flyover news roundup.

Did Anyone Else Get This Bonkers Xcel Survey?

Is my electricity provider a piece of cake? Or a gun with bullets?

Is MN Ready for the Canadian Super Pigs? Almost!

Plus fees for vacant storefronts, last night's fireball meteor, and stories from a very drunk Dinkytown in today's Flyover news roundup.

‘Holy Crap, This Is Like Some Kinda X-Rated Chuck Berry Song!’: Replacements’ Manager Peter Jesperson on First Hearing Their Music

In this excerpt from his new book, 'Euphoric Recall,' Peter Jesperson talks about meeting the Replacements, becoming their manager, and recording their debut album for his label, Twin/Tone.