Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Inside Cafe Yoto, the North Loop’s Hot New Japanese Fast-Casual Spot
Get your chubby noodles and rice bowls, all day long.
Are Ex-Workers Plotting Game Informer Magazine 2.0?
Plus protests on Lake Street, RIP Dangerous Man, and wanna be the Gophs hoops coach in today's Flyover news roundup.
Let’s Eat a Bunch of Sweet Treats From Papá Chuy’s Bakery in Whittier
The new Mexican bakery is serving orejas, empanadas, brocas, and a lot more—all *extremely* cheap.
‘Trump Derangement’ Bill Co-Author Arrested for Soliciting a Minor
Plus linking the Grand Rounds, the kids who captured a 'Most Wanted' criminal, and a little arts roundup in today's Flyover news roundup.
5 Things to Know About Stonegarden, Chicago Ave’s New Breakfast, Brunch, and Broth Spot
Justice for weekday brunch.
Minneapolis’s ‘Best-Selling Bard of Female Anxiety’
Plus WSJ rips Minneapolis dating scene, Duluth musher dominates, and help out John Munson in today's Flyover news roundup.
Let’s Taco ‘Bout Politics: Racket’s Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Omar Fateh
We stopped by Pineda Tacos Plus on East Lake Street to talk about the bipartisan legislation he’s spearheaded, elevating community voices, and Somali coffee culture.
Even Virtual Town Hall Too Scary for No-Show Emmer
Plus how tariffs will cost Minnesotans, MN GOP play House, and hey, it snowed in today's Flyover news roundup.
MN’s Korean Adoptees, ‘More Confused Than Ever,’ Look for Answers
Plus the end of the 'All Are Welcome Here' sign, an Ann Kim x Target collab, and a list of local orgs losing federal funding in today's Flyover news roundup.
Khue’s Kitchen Finds a New Home, Travail’s Takeover Continues, and More February Food News
Plus Dark Horse rides off into the sunset, The Market at Malcolm Yards looks to expand, and more.