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Em Cassel

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

Jamar Clark’s Brother Hospitalized After Cop Car Crash

Plus prepper bunker for sale, the local punk scene is thriving, and remembering Shannen Doherty in today's Flyover news roundup.

July 15, 2024

UndercurrentMPLS at 13: Tirelessly Documenting the Twin Cities Music Scene, One Show at a Time

With more than 8,000 videos, UndercurrentMPLS isn't just an indispensable archive of Twin Cities live music—it's a real-time look at an evolving scene.

July 12, 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.

Gov. Walz: 2024 VP Candidate?

Plus Cat Tour goes national, mourning a slain DJ, and remembering MN's Civil War trophy in today's Flyover news roundup.

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.