Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Tearing Down the Kmart’s the Easy Part
Plus rural newspapers still struggling, a mansion with a trick basement, and a singing football man in today's Flyover.
Podcasts Are Taking Over Twin Cities Venues
How seated shows about history, fast food, and Dungeons & Dragons became the hottest tickets in town.
With Dutch Bar, Northeast Gets an Intimate, Timeless Space for Drinks and Snacks
"We don't have a wine bar in Northeast!" laments owner Patty Grell. Well... now we do.
Zoomin’ MN Senator Votes Topless
Plus Thirsty Amy Klobuchar, MN in the national (blue) spotlight, and some concert updates in today's Flyover.
Unicorn Riot Can’t Livestream via Twitter, ‘Perhaps Permanently’
Plus positive U of M updates, dog influenza closes shelters, and KinhDo kicks it in today's Flyover.
Let’s Check in With MN’s First Gen Z Republican Lawmaker
Plus a North Side shooting, recapping the T-Wolves season, and why Yung Gravy is the future of music (and that's bad!) in today's Flyover.
U of M Priorities: Big Gabel Bonus, Big CLA Cuts?
Plus NAACP sues MPD, local SCOTUS connections, and learning Somali songs in today's Flyover.
Let’s Make Fun of the State Reps Who Just Failed to Block Legal Weed
Plus Keg & (legal!) Case Market woes, a repeat mosque arson suspect, and BWCA gets a cryptid in today's Flyover.
Get a Sneak Peek of the Indigenous Food Lab—Plus Fresh Tortillas—This Week at Midtown Global Market
The market/restaurant/education center will begin its multiphase opening in about a month.