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Em Cassel

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

Racket’s Year In Review: August 2021-July 2022

Highlights and takeaways from year one, plus a few goals and expectations for year two.

July 28, 2022

Coming Soon to George Floyd Square: ‘Blewish Cuisine’ from Chopped & Served

The five-year-old catering company is apparently setting up a new restaurant in south Minneapolis.

July 27, 2022

Nick-uh-LETT? NICK-o-let? Nic-o-lay? Does Anyone Agree How Nicollet is Pronounced?

"I've gone over this so many times in my head, Nicollet doesn't even sound like a real word anymore."

July 26, 2022

Last Call for Grumpy’s in Roseville

Plus a ballhawk's ban is upheld, Cargill lies to workers, and a police obsession with Billy's on Grand in today's Flyover.

Matt Birk Burger Latest Cancel Culture Victim

Plus the "Longfellow boom," redemption for MN BBQ, and a good weekend to adopt a furry family member in today's Flyover.

Inside Tono’s Growing Pizza and Cheesesteak Empire

Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks has opened four locations in three years, with a fifth on the way. How'd they do it?

July 21, 2022

Blame ‘The Bear’: The 6 Best Italian Beef Sandwiches in the Twin Cities, Ranked

Inspired by Hulu's hit show, Racket went on a drippy, messy, beefy taste test in pursuit of the Sandwich of the Summer.

Uptown Death Watch: The Fremont, Hammer & Sickle Sure Seem Closed

The adjacent Lagoon Avenue restaurants have been "temporarily closed" for weeks.

July 19, 2022

Chinese Institution David Fong’s to Close After 64 Years

Plus bollard brouhaha, more on the police killing of Tekle Sundberg, and UnitedHealthcare still sucks in today's Flyover.

John Legend Shares His Thoughts on the Hennepin County Attorney Race

Plus cops killed again, a closer look at 2021's homicide count, and cheap bus rides for students in today's Flyover.