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Em Cassel

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

The Best Spam Snacks in the Twin Cities

In the immortal words of Monty Python: Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam.

May 10, 2023

It’s Time for Twin Cities Chefs to Embrace Spam

Spam is beloved throughout the world, created and produced right here in Minnesota, and, thanks to celeb chefs and social media, more popular than ever. Why don’t more local restaurants appreciate it?

HUGE Improv Making Big Move

Plus an art accident, a concert bargain, and goodbye to a bear in today's Flyover.

Milly’s Wine Bar & Bistro Is *So* Close to Opening

Coming soon to the Mill District: charcuterie boards, books, and wines from around the world.

May 8, 2023

Do These 5 Senators Hate Prince?

Plus a Mayo ultimatum, a top-tier MN beach, and Kevin from 'The Office' is in town in today's Flyover.

Frey: ‘It’s Cool to Feel Good About Our City’

Plus casual voting at the Capitol, HealthPartners fined, and a Lego burger comes to town in today's Flyover.

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.