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Em Cassel

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

Lots of Liquor Stores Are Selling THC and CBD—But It’s Still Not Legal

Plus Favre jersey for sale, hourly employees have a point, and Omar shafted in today's Flyover.

February 2, 2023

RIP Minneapolis Rapper Mike Dreams

Plus an in-depth look at homelessness, a condo worker fired for unionizing, and turtle harvesting in today's Flyover.

Battle of the Memes: Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy

Plus Driver's Licenses for All passes the House, Operation Endeavor's latest PR blitz, and some silly stunt journalism in the Strib in today's Flyover.

Your Guide to January’s New Burgers, Breakfast Sammies, Breweries, and Bars

More like "brrrr-gers." It's the latest Racket Restaurant Roundup!

January 31, 2023

RIP Northern Spark

Plus first-time fat biking, weed tax questions, and spooooky license plates in today's Flyover.

Guess Who Minnesotans Are Most Likely to Marry?

Plus details on the PRO Act, Phillips activists thwarted by city council, and a great deal on a frog in today's Flyover.

With-It Rep. Dean Phillips Tiks, Also Toks

Plus AI takes on law school, Biden saves the Boundary Waters, and esports comes to the Palace in today's Flyover.

At Long Last, a Minnesota Transplant Tries Tater Tot Hotdish

A highly anticipated encounter with a much-discussed Minnesota delicacy.

January 26, 2023

You Won’t BELIEVE How Many Minnesotans Scored James Beard Noms. (Five.)

Plus the return of the Timmy stimmy, organic farm scams, and new parking rules in today's Flyover.

Fact Check: Did Klobuchar Really Roll up to Led Zeppelin Concerts in a Van?

Plus more U of M drama, additional Hamline drama, and communist gay penguins in today's Flyover.