Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Coffee News: Boiler Room Returns, Bootstrap Rebrands and Expands, Disco Death Records Lives
A trio of caffeinated news stories to kick off your week.
Local Bad-Faith News Ghouls Make National Controversy Out of Nothing
Plus lunch scandals, agitated nurses, and sizzling urban legends in today's Flyover.
Why Is the Downtown Minneapolis Level of ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ so Bad?
Racket investi-skates.
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Meet She’s Burgers, the Feminist Pre-Teen Punks Who Just Sing What They Believe
A new generation of riot grrrls who write songs about animals, sports, and how being a girl rocks.
We Have Obtained the Menu for Omar and Frey’s Peacemaking Dinner
Plus guns still banned at the Fair, Washington Post seeks the most midwest thing ever, and abortion budgeting in today's Flyover.
A Wave of BIPOC-Owned Coffee Shops Is Changing the Face of Twin Cities Coffee
At least six shops owned by people of color have opened so far this year—but we're still a long way from equity in coffee.
Trader Joe’s Withheld Raises at Unionizing Minneapolis Shop
Plus MOA shooting, south Minneapolis meat consolidation, and a very smart doctor in today's Flyover.
Francis Has Plant-Based Plans for the Old Sen Yai Sen Lek, Dipped & Debris Space
"We remain concerned about how people might feel about either of those spots being replaced, because they were so loved in the community, and so good."
Buckle Up, Bitches: It’s Time for the July Racket Restaurant Roundup
TILT gets LITT, Grumpy's grumples outta Roseville, and more July restaurant news.








