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Em Cassel

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

Win for Historic Minneapolis Urinals: Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room Ain’t Going Nowhere

Plus Moriarty's heading out, Pizza Man's good deed, and a fun TikTok in today's Flyover news roundup.

BREAKING: D’s Banh Mi—Yes, *That* D’s Banh Mi—Is Open for Business

It's true. You could be eating at D's Banh Mi right now.

August 7, 2025

Racket’s Year in Review: August 2024-July 2025

And just like that… a fourth year of Racket is in the books.

August 6, 2025

Dear Bungling Pohlads: Sell the MN Twins NOW, You Billionaire Bozos!

Plus where to score pot, Native biz wins, and BUD FORCE ONE for sale today's Flyover news roundup.

Satisfy Eats Dissatisfaction Mounts at 48th & Chicago

Plus MN's Title IX problem, Becka Thompson's mounting problems, and a nice new food shelf in today's Flyover news roundup.

July 31, 2025

Lito’s Burritos Heads for Lyn-Lake, More Saturday Dumpling Co. in the Works, and More July Restaurant News

Plus a whole bunch of restaurants return from the dead in this month's Racket Restaurant Roundup.

July 31, 2025

Let’s Try Bloomington’s Buzziest Egg Sandwich

Should you scramble on over to Scramblin' Egg?

July 22, 2025

Wild Mind Ales Is Closing

Plus the weekend's DFL dramatics, an in-depth Boelter profile from the NYT, and RIP to the tulip lady in today's Flyover news roundup.

July 21, 2025

A New Way to Get Lit at Twin Cities Breweries

At more and more local breweries, books and beer go hand in hand.

July 18, 2025