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Em Cassel

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

Adults Recoil in Terror as Unhelmeted Teens Ride E-Bikes Through Excelsior

Plus Lucasfilm loots a Duluth outdoor supply company, help for the overheated and unhoused, and 'Good Morning America' needs to get over us in today's Flyover.

Racket’s Year In Review: August 2022-July 2023

Highlights and takeaways from year two, plus a few goals and expectations for year three.

July 26, 2023

With Minneapolis Fixed, City’s Highest Paid Employee Rides Off Victoriously

Plus Covid-sniffing dogs, Aquatennial's questionable history, and notable bathrooms in today's Flyover news roundup.

Is Instagram Killing the Bean and Bear Loop?

Plus hot dogs on the lake, a greenway to St. Paul, and the struggles of the Mpls crisis response team in today's Flyover news roundup.

A Day Inside the ‘Eviction Factory’

Plus meet a January 6ther, 3rd Precinct news, a new team to root for in today's Flyover news roundup.

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