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Em Cassel

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

What Happened to MinnPost’s Instagram?

'It's just frustrating—why our account? We're a small, local nonprofit.'

April 24, 2024

Everyone Is Being Super Normal About Isra Hirsi’s Arrest

Plus RIP Sammy McDowell, MN's new Supreme Court judges, and a Best Buy throwback in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 22, 2024

Barnard College Demonstrates Commitment to Free Expression by Suspending Isra Hirsi for Protesting

Plus school district drama, another union Starbucks, and Lake Chipotle 2.0 in today's Flyover news roundup.

What’s Next for the 19 Bar?

Plus Dean Phillips whines, Mac-Grovelanders fight with UST, and the bandshell is feeling blue in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 16, 2024

Best Budget Bites: $7.50 ‘Mini’ Tacos Dorados From Mi Mexico Querido

It's more of a maxi portion—not that we're complaining.

April 15, 2024

A Neighborhood Bar in Linden Hills? Picnic Pulls it Off.

Inside the cozy hangout spot that's zhuzhed up the old Clancey's Meat & Fish.

April 11, 2024

No Restaurant in the Twin Cities Does Merch Like Modern Times

The Chicago Avenue cafe is slingin' a lot more than donuts and eggs these days.

April 10, 2024

No Uptown Art Fair This Year, But! There’s a Brand-New Art Fair at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Plus rideshare lessons from Texas, the relationship between cremation and mercury emissions, and a Native vinyl collection in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 9, 2024

‘The Open Streets MPLS You Know and Love Isn’t Happening This Year’

Plus workers want to sit at the Walker, grocery shopping: still expensive!, and wealth disparities are growing in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 4, 2024