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Em Cassel

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

Long-Awaited Northeast Pizzeria Opens This Weekend

Slice Pizza has been in the works since August of 2019. Simpler times!

October 1, 2021

Amid an HIV Outbreak, Minnesota’s First Free PrEP Clinic Opens

“This is a coalition of people who are committed to this cause... and that’s been the story of the fight against AIDS for the past 40 years."

September 28, 2021

New Season of ‘Small Business Revolution’ Highlights Twin Cities Black-Owned Businesses

These businesses are run by people who are invested in their communities, with missions that go beyond what they sell or the services they offer.

September 27, 2021

OK, Fine, We Ate the Doge Pizza

Crypto may be confusing, imaginary bullshit. But pizza is very real.

September 22, 2021

Bap and Chicken Owner Celebrates Adoption, Including His Own

Did you know that per capita, Minnesota is home to the second-largest group of Korean adoptees in the United States?

September 21, 2021

J. Selby’s Closes Indoor Dining Again

A vegan canary in the coal mine?

September 20, 2021

9 Pandemic-Closed Restaurants With a Chance to Make a Comeback

If Butcher and the Boar can do it, why not others?

September 20, 2021

Good Times Pizza Really Is a Good Time

Justice for pepperoni and pickle pizza.

September 16, 2021

Public Safety Ballot Question Blocked Again

Plus rent-control ballot measures and Noor's murder conviction reversal in today's Flyover.

September 15, 2021