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Em Cassel

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

Tootie Fruities Will Be the Death of Us All

Plus police civilian oversight board chair resigns, the Lamplighter dims, and more restaurant support for teachers in today's Flyover.

Coming Soon to St. Paul: Pizza, Heroes, and Cheesy Garlic Bread Doughnuts

Here's what to expect from the new Mario's Pizza, opening next month.

March 16, 2022

Holy Shit!

Plus a cop under investigation gets $190K, a former Minnesotan wins the Iditarod, and a pastor flaunts his Kmart lawn sign in today's Flyover.

Grieving Widow Seeks to Fulfill Husband’s Dying Request

Plus cop quotas, strike updates, and hockey hair in today's Flyover.

March 14, 2022

Restaurants Show Support for Striking Minneapolis Teachers

"Being public school products, we've been in that space, so we understand how important it is to have good teachers," Slice co-owner Hosie Thurmond says.

March 14, 2022

5 Things to Know About Bloomington’s First Brewery

Nine Mile Brewing opened last month, and it's been so popular they can hardly keep their beers on tap.

March 11, 2022

Meet the Abortion Clinic Defenders of Duluth

They're going toe-to-toe with protesters, going viral on TikTok, and playing a lot of Megan Thee Stallion along the way.

March 9, 2022

Seeking Corporate Welfare for Luxury Development, ‘Industry Leaders’ Cite George Floyd

Plus the eternal Uptown debate, a Superior shipwreck discovery, and Paralympians of Minnesota in today's Flyover.

MIT Confirms That Operation Safety Net Spied on Us

Plus Keith Ellison investigates TikTok, GOP decides education is bad, and a new way to destroy racist statues in today's Flyover.

A Bigger Boludo, Centro Heads South, and (Lots) More March Restaurant News

Tons of restaurant openings this March and April—let's gooooooo!

March 3, 2022