Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Old Dutch Stuffed Cheeseburger Chips Are the Snack of the Summer
But you’d better track down a box now if you want to try them before they’re gone.
Lots of New Coffee Shops Debut, a few Local Chains Expand, and a Very Old Bar Is Back in Action
Plus a new Somali dessert spot is in the works and we say goodbye to a Richfield favorite in the Racket Restaurant Roundup.
The Texas Shelter Helping MN ICE Detainees
Plus AI job slop, Two Harbors citizens step up and make news, and yes, it's cat tour night in today's Flyover news roundup.
Minnesota Museums, Theaters, and Stadiums Are Becoming More Sensory-Friendly. Why Aren’t Restaurants?
As options for those with sensory needs have expanded, going out to eat can still be a challenge.
The Video Store MPLS: Bringing Brick-and-Mortar Movie Rentals Back to the Twin Cities
Nonprofit status: achieved. Titles collected: 3,000 and counting. Now, The Video Store MPLS just needs a home.
Yes, of Course We Tried the Kwik Trip Mountain Dew Donuts
'No, they won’t be around forever,' the Kwik Trip team warns.
Your Camp Coffee Doesn’t Have to Suck
Shops like Dogwood Coffee and Northern Coffeeworks cater to the outdoorsy crowd with instant coffee that's easy, fast, and locally roasted.
The Twin Cities Improv Festival Is Turning 20?! Yes, and It’s ‘Full of Headliners.’
It’s a milestone year for one of the Midwest’s longest-running improv fests.
Every Bowl at Baba’s Hummus House, Ranked
Bowling for zhug.
17 Laid-Off Cardamom Workers Fight Back Against Daniel del Prado
Plus happy and sad alcohol news, RIP Steve Almaas, and new life for an old sign in today's Flyover news roundup.









