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Em Cassel

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

How Did Minneapolis Metal Band Powermad End up in David Lynch’s ‘Wild at Heart’?

The director had a fascination with Powermad's song 'Slaughterhouse.'

February 27, 2025

Let’s Taco ‘Bout Politics: Racket’s Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate DeWayne Davis

We stopped by Brito’s Burrito in Stevens Square with the Rev. Dr. to talk about the importance of vision, encampment sweeps, and how his faith informs his politics.

February 26, 2025

T-Wolves Turn to Scammy Amulet Maker for EMF Abatement

Plus laid-off federal workers speak out, immigrant-focused businesses struggle, and Stanley's asks for help in today's Flyover news roundup.

February 20, 2025

Meet the Local Man Who Invented a Bike/Rollerblade/Ice Skate Hybrid

'I just thought it would be funny!' the inventor says of his creation. 'Figured it would give my friends and I a good laugh, and it did.'

February 14, 2025

‘Well Shit’: Let’s Run Down the Tidal Wave of Rumored Candidates to Replace Sen. Tina Smith

Plus curious Wolves coverage, 'Love Is Blind' drama, and locally angling 'SNL' at 50 in today's Flyover news roundup.

February 13, 2025

Let’s Taco ‘Bout Politics: Racket’s Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Emily Koski

We stopped by Órale Mexican Eats with the Minneapolis City Council member to talk labor, the All of Mpls rift, and shopping at Costco.

February 12, 2025