Em Cassel
Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Smorgie’s, Bina’s, Bûcheron—Lots of Fun Names in the January Racket Restaurant Roundup
Ono, Dario... the list goes on.
The Highs and Lows of Rescuing a Beloved Bakery
Last month, YoYo Donuts' owners stepped up to save Thirsty Whale. It's been a fun challenge, but it hasn't been a piece of cake.
Wait—So Minnesota Gives Out Unsolicited PEE License Plates?
Well... not exactly. But for a lucky few: yes.
More Like Air Pain: MSP Fares Up 48% Since 2021
Plus a weed czar fiasco postmortem, doom for downtown Minneapolis's last artist collective, and a GoFundMe for small businesses after a fire in today's Flyover news roundup.
How the Twin Cities Became a Boom Town in the Exploding NA Beer World
Our historically heavy-drinking community is putting NA craft beer on the map.
Peek Inside United Noodles’ New Hawaiian Restaurant
Spam musubi on the South Side? We love to see it.
Restaurants: We’re Just Fine With Lax Labor Law Enforcement
Plus mail carrier attacks are up, rockets on the Iron Range, and All of Minneapolis's 2023 postmortem in today's Flyover news roundup.
5 Things to Know About Mandalay Kitchen, Bringing Cuisine from Burma and Beyond to Frogtown
Hot curries, savory-sweet noodle dishes—Mandalay Kitchen is the real deal.
Abang Yoli Has Killer Breakfast Sandwiches Now—for Under $8
They've also got a hotteok waffle, which might be the best six bucks I've spent in 2024.
Big Labor News for Baristas, Lyft Drivers, and Court Interpreters
Plus the state of the Mississippi River, checking in on Mpls' new council prez, and the end of an era in St. Paul in today's Flyover news roundup.