Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Striking Minneapolis Baristas Hit Starbucks Where It Hurts: Pumpkin Spice Day
Plus Birk finally addresses PPP, we're fresh outta docs, and a new path for passive aggression in today's Flyover.
Deli Details, Diner Debuts, and Multiple Mini Golf Courses in the August Restaurant Roundup
We're back with our monthly rundown of food and drink news you can use.
Wanna Ruin Baseball? There’s an App for That!
Plus more Nazi talk from Republicans, Patina closes in Uptown, and cute animals, just because, in today's Flyover.
Coffee News: Boiler Room Returns, Bootstrap Rebrands and Expands, Disco Death Records Lives
A trio of caffeinated news stories to kick off your week.
Local Bad-Faith News Ghouls Make National Controversy Out of Nothing
Plus lunch scandals, agitated nurses, and sizzling urban legends in today's Flyover.
Why Is the Downtown Minneapolis Level of ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ so Bad?
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Meet She’s Burgers, the Feminist Pre-Teen Punks Who Just Sing What They Believe
A new generation of riot grrrls who write songs about animals, sports, and how being a girl rocks.
We Have Obtained the Menu for Omar and Frey’s Peacemaking Dinner
Plus guns still banned at the Fair, Washington Post seeks the most midwest thing ever, and abortion budgeting in today's Flyover.
A Wave of BIPOC-Owned Coffee Shops Is Changing the Face of Twin Cities Coffee
At least six shops owned by people of color have opened so far this year—but we're still a long way from equity in coffee.








