Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Racket Restaurant Roundup: Egg Sandwiches and Wine Bars Edition
Like, not together. But yes: There are lots of both in our September restaurant news rundown.
‘Everything is Possible’: Inside the Ambitious Plan to Transform May Day Cafe Into a Worker-Owned Co-op
Workers, neighbors, and May Day fans on the grassroots cooperative campaign.
Duluth Mayor’s GF Secretly in Charge?
Plus modest scrubs, jumbo kitchens, and voting intel galore in today's Flyover news roundup.
Bad Intersection Getting Slightly Less Bad… or Possibly Bad in Exciting New Ways!
Plus dirt on MN GOP Senate candidates, Feeding Our Future scandal hits Frey appointee, and (some) artists get paid in today's Flyover news roundup.
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.










