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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 Future of Nice Ride MN Is ‘At Risk’

Plus predatory lending, more bad-faith attacks on Rep. Omar, and important restaurant updates in today's Flyover.

23 Observations on Drew Barrymore’s Recent Herbivorous Butcher Segment

The glorious return of Racket's 'Observations on Drew Barrymore' series.

November 18, 2022

Labor Links: Striking Starbucks, Neglected Nurses, Political Pressure

Plus food insecurity in schools, uninsured entrepreneurs, and the Vikes' announcer goes stupid viral in today's Flyover.

Stepchld Founder Fancies up Crustless PB&J with Gallant Tiger

Gallant Tiger hit Dogwood Coffee Co.'s Northeast shop about a month ago; soon they'll be at coffee shops around town.

November 17, 2022

Rosemount PD: JK, Maybe There’s No Scourge of ‘Marijuana Overdose’ Seizures

Plus crypto-bro Emmer accidentally gets a promotion, Minneapolis might treat homeless folks better, and renderings galore in today's Flyover.

Inside The Briar, Northeast’s Adorable New Neighborhood Coffee Shop

After years of work, an old art gallery is now the home of a very good egg salad sandwich.

November 15, 2022

Is Oregon… Better Than Us?

Plus Google's $8 million MN settlement, "oppressive child labor," and women be headlinin' Target Field in today's Flyover.

Behold: The Wonder of the Humble Bungle

Read on for an update to my Twin Cities Sandwich Power Rankings.

November 11, 2022

Ex-Guv to Current Guv: I DO Got Time to WEED

Plus Target goes big... again, Hollywood hobbits, and high-tailin' hogs in today's Flyover.

Moriarty’s Dominant Victory Even Chipped Away at the ‘Golden Crescent’

Plus a primer on U of M strikes, #PoliticalCelebracy pisses off Twitter, and a large bell vanishes in today's Flyover.

November 9, 2022