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Em Cassel

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

Your Guide to January’s New Burgers, Breakfast Sammies, Breweries, and Bars

More like "brrrr-gers." It's the latest Racket Restaurant Roundup!

January 31, 2023

RIP Northern Spark

Plus first-time fat biking, weed tax questions, and spooooky license plates in today's Flyover.

Guess Who Minnesotans Are Most Likely to Marry?

Plus details on the PRO Act, Phillips activists thwarted by city council, and a great deal on a frog in today's Flyover.

With-It Rep. Dean Phillips Tiks, Also Toks

Plus AI takes on law school, Biden saves the Boundary Waters, and esports comes to the Palace in today's Flyover.

At Long Last, a Minnesota Transplant Tries Tater Tot Hotdish

A highly anticipated encounter with a much-discussed Minnesota delicacy.

January 26, 2023

You Won’t BELIEVE How Many Minnesotans Scored James Beard Noms. (Five.)

Plus the return of the Timmy stimmy, organic farm scams, and new parking rules in today's Flyover.

Fact Check: Did Klobuchar Really Roll up to Led Zeppelin Concerts in a Van?

Plus more U of M drama, additional Hamline drama, and communist gay penguins in today's Flyover.

51 Years Ago, Two Minnesota Teens Broke Barriers for Women in Sports

In 'Break Point,' author Sheri Brenden tells their story.

January 24, 2023

Eat Street Gets a Sushi Spot

Sushi Dori is the final tenant for the soon-to-arrive Eat Street Crossing.

January 24, 2023

The Bloody History of Minneapolis Squirrel Slaughter

Plus an African perspective on sulfide mining, a groundbreaking local pro athlete, and some thoughts on biking in today's Flyover.