Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Coming Soon: A New ‘Shroom Room’ With Food, Cocktails, and Live Music
No, not *that* kind of shroom room. Although, choose your own adventure, I guess!
Union Hmong Kitchen Debuts Community Supported Restaurant Program
After operating on a pop-up basis for years, Union Hmong Kitchen finally landed a permanent location in October, just in time for Omicron to start ripping through the Twin Cities.
Happy Redistricting Day! May the Odds Be in Your Favor.
Plus teachers might strike, MN might allow sports betting, Chaska doesn't lock its doors, and 'Jeopardy' flies over us in today's Flyover.
Who Is Joey Meatballs?
Last summer, a restaurant called Joey Meatballs debuted at the Market at Malcolm Yards. Now, there are three locations in the area, with a fourth—and more new concepts—on the way. Who is this guy?
Vax All, Folks!
Plus no-knock warrant unsealed, Hutch's payment plan, changes at the Strib, and a really good dinosaur pun in today's Flyover.
Trio Behind Ties Banks on Downtown Minneapolis With New Multi-Level Lounge
A "cursed" location? Not if you ask these young entrepreneurs.
Their Lying Is Getting So Lazy
Everything we know about the police killing of Amir Locke in today's Flyover.
The 12 Most Underrated Bars in the Twin Cities
Stop sleeping on and start drinking at these under-hyped pubs.
Now Open in the Old Egg & I Space: Abi’s Restaurant
Tell everyone you know!
Racket Restaurant Roundup: What Opened, What Closed, and What’s in the Works this January
New breweries and bakeries and tiki bars and rooftop lounges and more.









