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Em Cassel

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

After Loss of Lease, Wendy’s House of Soul Finds New North Side Home

Don't worry: The sandwiches, wings, and fresh-rolled SOULROLLS aren't going anywhere.

January 10, 2023

Job Opens up at City Council

Plus a new KQ host, a Hamline controversy goes national, and a bad shade of blue in today's Flyover.

Minneapolis Loses 20% of Its Taco Bells

Plus St. Paul's new reparations committee, a case for daily walking, and Frey's take on the plow situation in today's Flyover.

The DFL’s New Weed Bill Is Pretty Dope

Plus 'Boys in Blue' kinda blows, new brewery news, and a surprise 'Cheers' local angle in today's Flyover.

Great News, Focaccia Freaks: Marty’s Deli Opens This Weekend

More good news: There are breakfast sandwiches now!

January 5, 2023

Video Universe, One of the Last Rental Stores in America, Is Closing

The Robbinsdale shop is slated to close by May.

January 3, 2023

Eat Street Crossing Adds Even More Eating: Brazilian Pizza

Plus Brazilian pizza on Eat Street, Native American doctors in Duluth, and a Hamline controversy in today's Flyover.

Some New Restaurants I Really Liked This Year

These are the 9 places that most charmed and/or delighted me in 2022.

December 23, 2022

All the December Food News That’s Fit to Print

In like, an online sense. "Fit to type" might be more accurate. Anyway, here's your latest Racket Restaurant Roudup!

December 22, 2022

The THC Tightrope

Legal THC has been a gold rush for MN breweries. Now comes the hard part: Balancing the beer and seltzer biz with the knowledge that it could all go away.

December 21, 2022