Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Why Republicans Lost MN in Such Humiliating, Landslide Fashion
Plus voting on 'I voted' stickers, a big move for Twin Cities Maker, and a retired Strib columnist's new substack in today's Flyover news roundup.
Let’s Speculate Wildly About Who Gov. Klobuchar Will Appoint to Backfill Her U.S. Senate Seat
Plus blaming Pete Hegseth, Jen Carnahan is out of another job, and the pope meets a famous Minnesotan in today's Flyover news roundup.
This Out-of-State Tech Investor Funneled ‘Unprecedented’ Funds Into Anti-DFL Ads
Plus our changing voting habits and two sticker stories in today's Flyover news roundup.
Sushi by Baaska Has a Permanent Home, Scott Ja-Mama’s Says Farewell, and More October Restaurant News
Plus the return of Mandalay Kitchen and Momo Sushi, goodbye to Xela's, and an uncertain future for Sisyphus.
Dejected MN Job-Seekers and Other 20-Somethings Unload to the Times
Plus deporting refugees to random countries, Demuth drags Swifties, and get ready to vote in today's Flyover news roundup.
5 Things to Know About Izakaya Kazama, the Cozy Japanese Tavern on Nicollet Avenue
Bring your friends. Order a bunch. Hang out a while.
‘Wandering Around, Tremoring, Just Like Anyone’: Maria Bamford’s New Yorker Interview
It's a celeb local-angle extravaganza in today's Flyover news roundup.
Wanna Own a Home in Your 30s? Minneapolis Is a Good Place to Be.
Plus screen-addicted seniors, cougars make a comeback, and a cool manhole cover in today's Flyover news roundup.
Did You Know a Hockey-Themed Coffee Shop Opened in the Old Annie’s Parlour Space?
Two For Tripping wants to revitalize Dinkytown with breakfast and banana bread lattes.
Guavas Cuban Cafe Is a Little Slice of Miami on Chicago Avenue
Meet the Venezuelan chef with some of the best Cuban food in south Minneapolis.













