Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Even Virtual Town Hall Too Scary for No-Show Emmer
Plus how tariffs will cost Minnesotans, MN GOP play House, and hey, it snowed in today's Flyover news roundup.
MN’s Korean Adoptees, ‘More Confused Than Ever,’ Look for Answers
Plus the end of the 'All Are Welcome Here' sign, an Ann Kim x Target collab, and a list of local orgs losing federal funding in today's Flyover news roundup.
Khue’s Kitchen Finds a New Home, Travail’s Takeover Continues, and More February Food News
Plus Dark Horse rides off into the sunset, The Market at Malcolm Yards looks to expand, and more.
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.'
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.
Local Parks Director: ‘The Neighborhood Skating Rink Has Started to Fade Away’
Plus a plan to let Uber/Lyft drivers unionize, Paige Bueckers's GQ profile, and Target has become a 'piñata' online in today's Flyover news roundup.
Best Budget Bites: $8.11 ‘Specialty Sandwiches’ From Nelson Cheese & Deli
It's lunchtime. Do you know where your sandwiches are?
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.
Why Do So Many of Minneapolis’s Best Sandwiches Come From Liquor Stores?
Racket investigates a delicious phenomenon.