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Em Cassel

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

Lime Bike Pricing: Outta Control!

Plus striking park workers speak up, taillight vouchers instead of tickets, and strollin' Longfellow in today's Flyover news roundup.

July 10, 2024

New 2024 MN State Fair Food: Predicting the Winners and Losers

Let's get all Mel Kiper on the fair's 33 new food concoctions.

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

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.

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