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Em Cassel

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

2 Southwest Mpls Publications Combine to Form 1 Southwest Mpls Super-Publication

Plus MN's weed/soybean imbalance, Sahan's immigration forum, and a judge denied the name 'Judge' in today's Flyover news roundup.

Trump’s Shutdown Cuts Target MN Dem Districts

Plus Black women struggle with unemployment, wear your seatbelt, and Soberfish to close in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 15, 2025

‘It Steals Your Innocence’: Rocori Students Reflect on ’03 Shooting

Plus immigrants make Richfield great, RIP (?) to Holidazzle/Aquatennial, and two very good cats in today's Flyover news roundup.

Albi Kitchen Serves Up Somali Sambusas and Sweets in a Super-Cute Space

This new Loring Park restaurant is full of happy surprises.

October 10, 2025

Mpls Crime: Violence Down, Vibes Off, Chief Silent

Plus National Guard in MN?, former Twin's indie-rock connection, and 'Joe Mauer of Mahtomedi' in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 8, 2025

Tell Us Your Steadfast, Strange, or Controversial Food Opinions

As we do every week at this time, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

October 3, 2025

RIP Conrad, First Avenue Legend

Plus too much restaurant news, a federal attack on MN's trans athletes, and unlikely gun control in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 1, 2025

Say Hello to Kizzo, Goodbye to LynLake Brewery, and See Ya Soon to a Bunch of Other Restaurants

A whole lotta ch-ch-ch-changes in the September Racket Restaurant Roundup.

September 30, 2025