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Em Cassel

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

Coming Soon: Indigenous Food Lab Expands with Tea Bar, Restaurant, Market

The Midtown Global Market commissary kitchen gets a big addition.

September 15, 2022

A New (Pil)Low for Mike Lindell

Plus PCOC unstaffed, Brett Favre's text messes, and Wisconsin is... good? in today's Flyover.

‘Our First Opportunity to Show a Lot of People What Hmong Food is’: Yia Vang on Union Hmong Kitchen’s State Fair Debut

The chef talks legitimacy, diversity, and the evolution of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

September 13, 2022

The Renaissance of Minnesota Drag, and the Right-Wing Groups That Want to Stop It

Drag is more popular than ever before, but that's made some performers a target.

September 7, 2022

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.