Em Cassel
Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Bryn Mawr’s La Mesa Transports Diners to a Tiny, Tucked-Away Slice of Ecuador
Open since 2018, La Mesa serves up llapingachos, chorizo pizzas, and a whole array of wood-fired delights.
Say Hello to Target’s New Satanic AI Helper
Plus MN great for college grads, Up North gets major rain, and debunking a highly cited paper in today's Flyover news roundup.
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.
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.
Owners of Gorkha Palace, NE’s Indian/Tibetan Staple, Are Selling
Plus the latest Royce White chaos, the lasting impact of an MN slaughterhouse closure, and define 'Up North' 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.
Like Sandwiches? Hate Lines? You’re Going to Love the Sandwich Room at Sea Salt.
In a sandwich desert, there's a Sea Salt solution.
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.
A Speakeasy With Spiked Boba, a New Cannabakery, and More May Restaurant News
It's the May edition of the Racket Restaurant Roundup.