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Em Cassel

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

Who’s This Kid?

Plus a popular local DJ gets a new gig, why women's basketball clicked in MN, and another reason for suburbanites to complain about parking in today's Flyover.

Covid and Father Time Cancel 2022 Cinco de Mayo, Grand Old Days

Plus traffic and e-scooters are back, and an update on the Lowertown beaver in today's Flyover.

BEAVER FEVER GRIPS CAPITAL CITY

Plus an app for recording police interactions, a truly wild carjacking story, and more evidence of bad MPD behavior in today's Flyover.

North Minneapolis’s Only Bike Shop Reopens This Weekend

At Venture North Bikes & Coffee, new owners are asking for a little help getting rolling again.

March 29, 2022

Seven Steakhouse & Sushi is Reopening and Doesn’t Want to Talk About it

In January, its owners were telling the Star Tribune that between COVID and crime, Seven couldn't make it work. Now, they have nothing to say.

March 25, 2022

Kilimanjaro Grill Brings City’s First Kenyan Restaurant to Old Viking Bar Space

Find chips masala, samosas, and lots of vegan options at the new Kilimanjaro.

March 23, 2022

A Third Minnesota Starbucks is Unionizing

Plus childcare woes, one rich person spared the guillotine, and taking the city out of density in today's Flyover.

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.