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Em Cassel

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

Why Did Twitter Ban Local Citizen Journalist Taylor Dahlin?

Months after she was suspended for posting public information, Dahlin still doesn’t have her account back.

January 12, 2022

At Sociable, Francis Serves Up Vegan Burgers a Carnivore Will Love

"We've gotten so many responses of like, 'That's the first vegan burger I've had, and it's the best burger I've had in a long time.'"

January 10, 2022

New Fhima Family Restaurant and Food Justice Project Heads for the North Loop

"We are going to take one of the most high-profile buildings in the state and make it about telling the story of the BIPOC community."

January 5, 2022

After Hugely Long Wait Times, COVID Testing at MSP is Now By Appointment Only

Plus ugly homes, the local lawmaker who retweeted the Denver shooter, and our depressed hotels in today's Flyover.

January 4, 2022

Lowertown’s Beloved Black Dog Cafe Will Close

They're hoping you'll join them for a farewell "dram or a drink" on January 15.

January 3, 2022

Downtown: Still Not Dead

Plus squirrel madness in Mears Park, the futility of individual acts of charity, and the Potter jury wonders what to do if they can't reach a verdict in today's Flyover.

December 22, 2021

Some New Restaurants I Really Liked This Year

These 9 new restaurants were bright spots in another relentlessly weird year.

December 22, 2021

Why Don’t More Twin Cities Restaurants Require Vaccines?

By our count, 11 local restaurants now require proof of vaccination. Is it just us, or does that seem low?

December 21, 2021

You Too Can Be Part of the Police State!

Plus sexual harassment training for the U, Kmart's fate is slowly moving forward, and farewell to PinKU in today's Flyover.