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Em Cassel

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

Beyond the Gay Bar: In the Twin Cities, LGBTQ+ Nightlife Is Evolving

In barbecue joints, soccer bars, and bookstore parking lots, queer pop-ups and dance parties keep the culture alive and the joy flowing.

June 19, 2024

The Booming, Shifting Ecosystem of Twin Cities Supermarkets

Plus meet Queen Spinner of Shell Shock, Hennepin Theatre Trust rebrands, and Jon Stewart slams Target in today's Flyover news roundup.

‘It Can Be Hard to Find Folks Who Look Like Yourself’: Meet the Minnesotans Working to Diversify the Outdoors

From Melanin in Motion to Midwest Dirt Legion, these groups are empowering Minnesotans to run, bike, hike, ski—and generally, get out and explore. 

June 12, 2024

5 Things to Know About Kruse Markit, Kingfield’s All-Day-Cafe-Slash-Shoppy-Shop

From butter boards to greeting cards, this south Minneapolis bistro has a little bit of everything.

Could the Farm Bill Spell Trouble for MN’s Weird Weed Market?

Plus beyond the pale Feeding Our Future drama, big patio szn, and a flurry of restaurant news in today's Flyover news roundup.

June 3, 2024

The PWHL Minnesota Bandwagon Invites You to Climb Aboard

That's if you're not already counted among the passionate fans, of course. Plus helium on the Iron Range, another bike lane vs. parking space showdown, and Lake Street nostalgia in today's Flyover news roundup.

May 29, 2024