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Em Cassel

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

Angie Craig to Neo-Fascists at Minnesota State Fair: Want a Literal Cookie?

Plus this year's crop art, 21 bus merch, and a new veg joint in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 25, 2025

Front Porch Pies Wants to Make it Easy to Get Vegan Baked Goods With Your Coffee

Local ingredients and homemade butter help make these hand pies and cookies—now available at a coffee shop near you.

August 11, 2025

Win for Historic Minneapolis Urinals: Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room Ain’t Going Nowhere

Plus Moriarty's heading out, Pizza Man's good deed, and a fun TikTok in today's Flyover news roundup.

BREAKING: D’s Banh Mi—Yes, *That* D’s Banh Mi—Is Open for Business

It's true. You could be eating at D's Banh Mi right now.

August 7, 2025

The South Minneapolis Liquor Store Desert, Explained

Plus too much mini golf, songs for the Hortmans, and smells around Minnesota in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 6, 2025

Racket’s Year in Review: August 2024-July 2025

And just like that… a fourth year of Racket is in the books.

August 6, 2025

Dear Bungling Pohlads: Sell the MN Twins NOW, You Billionaire Bozos!

Plus where to score pot, Native biz wins, and BUD FORCE ONE for sale today's Flyover news roundup.