Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Get to Know the State Fair’s New CEO
Plus the woman who's first in line for the fair, the collector with more than 1,000 State Fair buttons, and this year's Princess Kay of the Milky Way is crowned in today's Flyover news roundup.
A Sappy, Navel-Gazing Flyover to Commemorate Racket’s 2nd Anniversary
Welcome to a Very Special Episode of The Flyover.
WaPo Whoopsie on Rep. Omar’s DFL Challenger
Plus RIP the Uptown Sinkhole, wild rice-flavored chapstick from the Strib, and mink on the loose in today's Flyover news roundup.
There’s a Nudieland Shooting Benefit Show Tonight at Palmer’s
Plus the U moves into its post affirmative action era, El Jefe's all in at the VFW, and a creepy doll from the '70s is up for sale in today's Flyover news roundup.
Closing Time for All-Ages St. Paul Music Venue The Treasury
Plus U.S. health care is sick, new Twin Cities political coalitions form, and religious radio rocks in today's Flyover news roundup.
How to Help the Victims of Saturday’s Tragic Nudieland Shooting
Plus a bad tweet, the zoo's new treetop trail is zapping attendees, and a local TikTok casino-goer faces jail time in today's Flyover news roundup.
Bauhaus Brew Labs ‘Disgusted’ at Nazi Biker Situation
Plus a potential new medical union, no more All-City bikes, and ladies rock in today's Flyover news roundup.
A Very Belated RIP to the U’s Bus-Driving ‘Jazz Man’
Plus changes for legacy weed growers, anime helps a Viking, and one big/lost lizard in today's Flyover news roundup.
Change Is Underway at Malcolm Yards Market
As some other food halls struggle, this Prospect Park market appears to be thriving.
Xcel Suggests Silent Majority of Minnesotans Want Its Executives to Make More Money
Plus downtown adaptations, James Cameron in Duluth, and a furry First Ave birthday in today's Flyover news roundup.