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.
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.
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.
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.
Look Who’s Stalking (Allegedly)
Plus Wright memorial preserved, teachers' strike fallout, and James Beard Award updates in today's Flyover.









