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Em Cassel

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

Report: Even Republicans Don’t Want to Be Around Republicans

Plus Tom Crann moves on, Farm Aid's first MN appearance, and a lake-related fact check in today's Flyover news roundup.

How Much Would You Pay for the Best Reuben in Town?

Kinsley’s Smokehouse Deli serves a pastrami sandwich you won’t believe. Possibly for several reasons.

News Flash: Drinking and Walking Around a Pleasant Experience

Plus state worker WFH end looms, fishy news, and a starter home fact check in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 30, 2025

RIP to the Hy-Vee Bar

Plus skyrocketing starter home costs, positive beer industry insights, and Trump-related BWCA hassles in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 24, 2025

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