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Em Cassel

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

I Waited a Long Time to Visit Mario’s Pizza. Don’t Make My Mistake.

It's kind of an ideal little pizza and sandwich shop!

February 9, 2023

Jordan Peterson Isn’t Really Canceled, and Neither Are His State Theatre Shows

Plus Eat Street Crossing news, SOTU guests, and the world's most romantic Taco Bell in today's Flyover.

Aldi Abandons North Minneapolis

Plus trains to Duluth debated, Edina praised, and the most basic music industry story you can imagine in today's Flyover.

Could Our Homegrown THC Seltzer Market Vanish?

Plus tribal lands possibly returned, WSJ's dramatic local angle, and be nice to cyclists in today's Flyover.

Get to Know Mogi Bagel, Your Favorite Pop-Up’s Favorite New Pop-Up

A bagel "game changer" arrives in the Twin Cities.

February 3, 2023

Lots of Liquor Stores Are Selling THC and CBD—But It’s Still Not Legal

Plus Favre jersey for sale, hourly employees have a point, and Omar shafted in today's Flyover.

February 2, 2023

RIP Minneapolis Rapper Mike Dreams

Plus an in-depth look at homelessness, a condo worker fired for unionizing, and turtle harvesting in today's Flyover.

Battle of the Memes: Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy

Plus Driver's Licenses for All passes the House, Operation Endeavor's latest PR blitz, and some silly stunt journalism in the Strib in today's Flyover.

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.