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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.

June 21, 2024

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.

June 20, 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.

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.

June 13, 2024

‘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