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Em Cassel

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

One of These James Beard Award Nominees Is Not Like the Others

Plus teachers' strikes loom. St. Louis Park calls out New Prague, and CenterPoint gaslights us in today's Flyover.

February 23, 2022

In 1970, Minneapolis Teachers Risked it All, Broke the Law, and Went on Strike

The author of the forthcoming "Strike!" talks about the chance teachers took: "By picking up a placard and going on the street, you have automatically lost your job. That's how the law was written."

February 23, 2022

Minneapolis Public Schools Food Servers Prep to Strike

Plus rising beer and heating bills, more no-knock bullshit, and breaking basket news in today's Flyover.

February 21, 2022

A Very Early Look at the Very Charming Emerald Lounge

A cozy new place for small plates and cocktails on West 7th.

February 21, 2022

Daunte Wright’s Family ‘Completely Stunned’ by Potter’s 2-Year Sentence

Plus teachers vote to strike, a new church in the North Loop, and one super-tall family in today's Flyover.

What Exactly Is Going on in Minnetonka Schools?

Plus FOIA overload, caucus errors, and Amir Locke's funeral in today's Flyover.

Coming Soon: A New ‘Shroom Room’ With Food, Cocktails, and Live Music

No, not *that* kind of shroom room. Although, choose your own adventure, I guess!

February 17, 2022

Union Hmong Kitchen Debuts Community Supported Restaurant Program

After operating on a pop-up basis for years, Union Hmong Kitchen finally landed a permanent location in October, just in time for Omicron to start ripping through the Twin Cities.

February 16, 2022

Happy Redistricting Day! May the Odds Be in Your Favor.

Plus teachers might strike, MN might allow sports betting, Chaska doesn't lock its doors, and 'Jeopardy' flies over us in today's Flyover.

February 15, 2022

Who Is Joey Meatballs?

Last summer, a restaurant called Joey Meatballs debuted at the Market at Malcolm Yards. Now, there are three locations in the area, with a fourth—and more new concepts—on the way. Who is this guy?

February 14, 2022