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.
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!
Video Universe, One of the Last Rental Stores in America, Is Closing
The Robbinsdale shop is slated to close by May.
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.
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!
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.









