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Em Cassel

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

Striking Minneapolis Baristas Hit Starbucks Where It Hurts: Pumpkin Spice Day

Plus Birk finally addresses PPP, we're fresh outta docs, and a new path for passive aggression in today's Flyover.

August 30, 2022

Deli Details, Diner Debuts, and Multiple Mini Golf Courses in the August Restaurant Roundup

We're back with our monthly rundown of food and drink news you can use.

August 30, 2022

Wanna Ruin Baseball? There’s an App for That!

Plus more Nazi talk from Republicans, Patina closes in Uptown, and cute animals, just because, in today's Flyover.

Local Bad-Faith News Ghouls Make National Controversy Out of Nothing

Plus lunch scandals, agitated nurses, and sizzling urban legends in today's Flyover.

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.

August 17, 2022

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.

August 10, 2022