Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Albi Kitchen Serves Up Somali Sambusas and Sweets in a Super-Cute Space
This new Loring Park restaurant is full of happy surprises.
Mpls Crime: Violence Down, Vibes Off, Chief Silent
Plus National Guard in MN?, former Twin's indie-rock connection, and 'Joe Mauer of Mahtomedi' in today's Flyover news roundup.
Shepherds Table: Your MN-Sourced Meat and Cheese Destination Finally Opens in Longfellow
Also: sandwiches. We've gotta talk about the sandwiches.
Tell Us Your Steadfast, Strange, or Controversial Food Opinions
As we do every week at this time, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.
RIP Conrad, First Avenue Legend
Plus too much restaurant news, a federal attack on MN's trans athletes, and unlikely gun control in today's Flyover news roundup.
Say Hello to Kizzo, Goodbye to LynLake Brewery, and See Ya Soon to a Bunch of Other Restaurants
A whole lotta ch-ch-ch-changes in the September Racket Restaurant Roundup.
5 Things to Know About North Star Deli
Sandwiches for 'Slap Shot' fans in southwest Minneapolis.
‘Call It the Clown Car’: An Oral History of Minneapolis’s 35-Candidate 2013 Mayoral Election
Thirty-five candidates. Three dozen debates. Two unrelated pirate-centric elements. The first real test of ranked-choice voting and, finally, a new mayor.
RIP Marilyn Hagerty, Great and Humble Chronicler of Upper Midwestern Eats
Plus south Minneapolis mass shootings, DJ calls for Saloon boycott, and a Robert Redford local angle in today's Flyover news roundup.