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Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.

Life After HUGE: How the Twin Cities Improv Scene Is Evolving (and Even Expanding) Following HUGE Improv Theater’s Closure

Last year, the Twin Cities lost its only dedicated longform improv theater. Where does it go from here? Well… everywhere.

April 23, 2025

Make Water Free at Events

Plus some sports news, the 2025 MN Brewers Cup winners, and a good TikTok in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 15, 2025

How Chef Abraham Gessesse Took Over (and Elevated) an Established St. Paul Restaurant

Hyacinth changed hands, tweaked its formula, and scored its new chef-owner a James Beard nom.

April 14, 2025

Oh, Good: Federal Cuts Shutter Vaccine Clinics

Plus Uptown on the up and up, data on blackout plate buyers, and missed connections (not the Craigslist kind) in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 10, 2025

You’ve Never Had Hotdish Quite Like Jook Sing’s

At popups throughout town, two friends and Third Culture Kids are serving up classic Chinese-American dishes by way of the Midwest.

April 9, 2025

Whoops! DFL Senate Prez Routed Millions to Unhinged Pastor Who’s Also His Client.

Plus theaters protest DEI restrictions, the future of MN ed spending, and a true sign of the times at Target Field in today's Flyover news roundup.

How Madison Equities Bled Downtown St. Paul Dry Before Skipping Town

Plus more students detained, childcare costs run amok, and big changes at KQ in today's Flyover news roundup.

Let’s Taco ‘Bout Politics: Racket’s Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Jazz Hampton

We stopped by Nico’s Tacos and Agave Bar to talk about his app, supporting immigrant-owned businesses, and growing up in the restaurant industry.

April 3, 2025

Let’s Argue About the Strib’s Concert Venue Grades

Plus HCMC and U of M fellows are organizing, a former City Hall worker sues St. Paul, and a missing bull in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 2, 2025

Grading the 2025 Additions to Target Field’s New Food Lineup

We sampled winners, losers, and shruggers today as the Twins hosted a media tasting event.