Skip to Content

Em Cassel

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

Let’s Taco ‘Bout Politics: Racket’s Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Jazz Hampton

We stopped by Nico’s Tacos and Agave Bar to talk about his app, supporting immigrant-owned businesses, and growing up in the restaurant industry.

April 3, 2025

Let’s Argue About the Strib’s Concert Venue Grades

Plus HCMC and U of M fellows are organizing, a former City Hall worker sues St. Paul, and a missing bull in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 2, 2025

The Love of Your Life Could Be Waiting at This PowerPoint-based Singles Event

Step aside, ‘Love Is Blind.’ Pitch-A-Friend arrives in the Twin Cities this weekend.

March 28, 2025

Know Who Needs a Bailout? Wealthy MN Thoroughbred Owners.

Plus Nudieland victims react to sentencing, a new food hall for downtown Minneapolis, and Eichorn's latest troubles in today's Flyover news roundup.

March 25, 2025

Inside Cafe Yoto, the North Loop’s Hot New Japanese Fast-Casual Spot

Get your chubby noodles and rice bowls, all day long.

March 24, 2025

Are Ex-Workers Plotting Game Informer Magazine 2.0?

Plus protests on Lake Street, RIP Dangerous Man, and wanna be the Gophs hoops coach in today's Flyover news roundup.

Let’s Eat a Bunch of Sweet Treats From Papá Chuy’s Bakery in Whittier

The new Mexican bakery is serving orejas, empanadas, brocas, and a lot more—all *extremely* cheap.

March 20, 2025

‘Trump Derangement’ Bill Co-Author Arrested for Soliciting a Minor

Plus linking the Grand Rounds, the kids who captured a 'Most Wanted' criminal, and a little arts roundup in today's Flyover news roundup.

March 18, 2025