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.
The South Minneapolis Liquor Store Desert, Explained
Plus too much mini golf, songs for the Hortmans, and smells around Minnesota in today's Flyover news roundup.
Racket’s Year in Review: August 2024-July 2025
And just like that… a fourth year of Racket is in the books.
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.
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.
Let’s Try Bloomington’s Buzziest Egg Sandwich
Should you scramble on over to Scramblin' Egg?
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.
A New Way to Get Lit at Twin Cities Breweries
At more and more local breweries, books and beer go hand in hand.