Skip to Content

Em Cassel

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

Minneapolis Shakes Down Journalists 

Plus frivolous GOP bills, Dight's down, and a viral icehouse in today's Flyover.

Heggies is Taking Over Twin Cities Taprooms

Why is the pizza pride of Milaca suddenly available at so many breweries? Racket investigates.

March 18, 2022

Look Who’s Stalking (Allegedly)

Plus Wright memorial preserved, teachers' strike fallout, and James Beard Award updates in today's Flyover.

Tootie Fruities Will Be the Death of Us All

Plus police civilian oversight board chair resigns, the Lamplighter dims, and more restaurant support for teachers in today's Flyover.

Coming Soon to St. Paul: Pizza, Heroes, and Cheesy Garlic Bread Doughnuts

Here's what to expect from the new Mario's Pizza, opening next month.

March 16, 2022

Holy Shit!

Plus a cop under investigation gets $190K, a former Minnesotan wins the Iditarod, and a pastor flaunts his Kmart lawn sign in today's Flyover.

Grieving Widow Seeks to Fulfill Husband’s Dying Request

Plus cop quotas, strike updates, and hockey hair in today's Flyover.

March 14, 2022

Restaurants Show Support for Striking Minneapolis Teachers

"Being public school products, we've been in that space, so we understand how important it is to have good teachers," Slice co-owner Hosie Thurmond says.

March 14, 2022

5 Things to Know About Bloomington’s First Brewery

Nine Mile Brewing opened last month, and it's been so popular they can hardly keep their beers on tap.

March 11, 2022

Meet the Abortion Clinic Defenders of Duluth

They're going toe-to-toe with protesters, going viral on TikTok, and playing a lot of Megan Thee Stallion along the way.

March 9, 2022