Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
30 Savory Baked Goods to Eat in the Twin Cities Before You Die
The scones, turnovers, tarts, and more to track down if you're not a sweets freak.
We Drank Insight Brewing’s Hot Dog-Flavored Hard Seltzer
The limited-edition ‘Glizzy McGuire’ debuted at this weekend’s hot dog-themed fall fest. Yes, we had to try it.
5 Things to Know About L2 at Tii Cup, Uptown’s New Spiked Boba Speakeasy
Spicy cocktails, sweet treats, and savory snacks are all on the menu.
Ultra-Rich GOP Senate Hopeful on Homestead Tax Break: ‘High Cost of Everyday Goods is Hitting Many Minnesotans Hard’
Plus Agape Movement faces the Feds, accolades for two local restaurants, and a screaming job offer in today's Flyover news roundup.
WALZ WATCH: Now With Many More Walzes (Walz’s?)
Plus rideshare drivers sue advocacy group, the Cabooze is back, and celebrating MN's kickass apples in today's Flyover news roundup.
All the Non-State Fair August Food News You Can Use
It's the summer's-winding-down edition of the Racket Restaurant Roundup.
Wanna Buy This ‘Near-Perfect’ Midcentury Edina Home?
Plus an ABBA vs. Trump local angle, Deep-Fried Ranch-scapades, and somehow still more Walz debunking in today's Flyover news roundup.
How’s the New Open Streets? We Visited With the Group That Used to Run It.
We took a lap at Open Streets 2.0 with the executive director of Our Streets.
Let’s Hear from MN’s Uncommitted Delegates
Plus booking the State Fair's free music stages, Kim's closes, and a fun bike rack list in today's Flyover news roundup.
Play Racket Bingo at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair!
New year. New bingo card. Let's go.