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Em Cassel

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

What Will the DFL Do With Funding for ‘Crisis Pregnancy Centers’?

Plus a big ol' restaurant list, RIP to Betsy Graca, and Gravy does the fair in the Flyover.

Here’s All the February Restaurant News We Could Track Down

Is it possible that just ONE Twin Cities restaurant closed in February? Almost certainly not. Feel free to correct us in the comments!

February 28, 2023

MN GOP Tries Something New: White-on-White Racism

Plus an update on the deathless Kmart, the ongoing Roof Depot fight, and a renewed push for child labor in today's Flyover.

Guess What’s Not Happening This Year

Plus a Ward 8 challenger, a reason to tax the elderly, and the U spies on its students in today's Flyover.

And Just Like That, There Are 4 Boludos

Boludo Como and Boludo Uptown opened within a week of each other. Now, chef Facundo DeFraia is setting his sights beyond Minneapolis.

February 22, 2023

Employee-Owned Hy-Vee Eliminates Employee Discount

Plus another new low for the Strib Ed Board, Fleck's classroom antics, and braille menus in today's Flyover.

Chase to North Minneapolis: Thanks, But No Banks

Plus gun control in MN, the U dumps Tom Bakk, and dogs lose jobs in today's Flyover.

Frey Finds No Love in East Phillips

Plus GMA comes to MN to eat pizza, Mike Pence comes to MN to spread bigotry, and lots of restaurant news in today's Flyover.

How to Get Married on a Cult-Loved Horror TV Show

Following one of the most disturbing movies ever, two locals exchanged beautiful televised vows.

February 15, 2023