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Em Cassel

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

The Biggest News Story of the Day, Is, of Course… This Giant Turtle

Plus Powerball delays, making takeout green, and Minneapolis's historical contempt for the homeless in today's Flyover.

Ex-Viking Chris Kluwe on Being Among the First Twitter Casualties of the Elon Era

@ChrisWarcraft went "down guns blazing" as he impersonated Elon last week. RIP.

November 8, 2022

Minnesota Mourns the Loss of Low’s Mimi Parker

Plus a new MPD chief, Khyber Pass says adieu, and electric pedicabs might be coming to Minneapolis in today's Flyover.

Abortion Rights—On the Ballot or Not?

Plus gig work vs. union labor at the U, the feds keep the pillow man's phone, and election deniers want to work the polls in today's Flyover.

Guess Who’s Coming to the Bde Maka Ska Pavillion?

Plus more 'election fraud' lies, Mike Freeman wakes up, and deer are not recyclable in today's Flyover.

Lu’s at the U, Momo at Midtown Global, and More October Restaurant News

Or should we say... restaurant BOOs? Ha ha, just kidding—a little Halloween humor for you!

October 31, 2022

Minnesota’s Weird, Wild Weed Experiment: What Happens Next?

We asked local THC and CBD producers to speculate.

October 28, 2022

11 Brand-New Weed Users Reflect on the Edible Experience

The highs and lows of trying weed for the first time (or the first time in a long time).

October 26, 2022

A Refresher on Why Everything Smells Like Shit

Plus Ryan Adams isn't selling tickets, the signs of the city, and the worst landlord in town in today's Flyover.