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Em Cassel

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

Baba’s Hummus House Will Bring a Proudly Palestinian, Playful Style to the Wedge

From tatreez to mana'eesh, every aspect of the soon-to-open restaurant and market reflects Rana Kamal and Khalid Ansari's heritage.

July 18, 2023

Saint Bernard Gives Bachelor Party Muddy Pause

Plus cat cafe meow-ves to Roseville, licensing buskers, and a former governor on Cameo in today's Flyover news roundup.

5 Things to Know About Fool Me Once, Lyn-Lake’s New ‘Cosmic Cantina’

"It is cool to have a shame-style food menu, where it's just like—it's 2 a.m., what's the sluttiest way we can make fries?"

July 17, 2023

What Twin Cities Places Provide the Best and Worst Vibes?

Plus a photojournalist's last days, good news for drivers moving to MN, and celebs in Fergus Falls in today's Flyover news roundup.

Soft Cult Studio Wants to Make the Recording Process Less Intimidating

Recording can suck. This new, collectively run Northeast studio wants it to not suck.

July 13, 2023

TC Summer Fest Angers Union Stagehands

Plus PDs getting paid, Walker drops lineup, and RIP Foxy Falafel in today's Flyover news roundup.

How a Small St. Paul Brewery Became Part of a Groundbreaking Patagonia Collab

Bang Brewing is one of 11 U.S. breweries, including Allagash and Sierra Nevada, that's brewing crisp Kernza Lager.

July 11, 2023

Police Chief Denies Seeing Video of Incident He’s No Longer Denying He Knew About

Plus free land in MN, covering IVF under insurance, and another reason not to go to Florida in today's Flyover news roundup.

TikTok Loves This Minnesotan’s ’90s Keychain Pool Floaties

Millions of people have seen Lauren Bowe's nostalgic summertime pool toys... but there's a dark side to adorable viral fame.

July 7, 2023

Here’s How to Get Your Very Own Boulevard Bike Rack

Boulevard bike racks are A-OK in Minneapolis... but the city doesn't exactly make it easy on ya.

July 6, 2023