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Em Cassel

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

Read About the Rise and Fall of Shinders

Plus fireworks fracas, MPD unaccountability, and the looming carp-ocalypse in today's Flyover news roundup.

POPCORN WARS!

Plus MPD's all-inclusive discrimination practices, a new bar in Northeast, and revisiting Taylor Swift's Minnesotan impression in today's Flyover news roundup.

Monstrous Deer Skull Puts Minnesota on Map

Plus a new billion-dollar industry, unexplained herds of youths, and Northrop's new season revealed in today's Flyover news roundup.

Saloon Says Bye to Bud

Plus Minneapolis in mourning, what's eating Grand Ave, and goodbye to a ragtime giant in today's Flyover.

DOJ Report: Minneapolis Cops Are Really Bad

Plus downtown Minneapolis real estate in crisis, the kids love the Replacements, and (hey, it's Friday) some Dippin' Dots history in today's Flyover.

The Story Behind Slice Brothers’ Updated Name, New Locations, and Super-Speedy Growth

"It's been nothing short of a miracle, the love that we've gotten," says co-owner Adam Kado.

June 16, 2023

Vibe-Transmitting Orb Will Be Activated to Aid Twins

Plus Minneapolis is lax on domestic violence, new tenant protections, and the great pea guac debate hits home in today's Flyover.

Heroic St. Paul Teens Pull Off Classic Senior Prank

Plus the loneliness of Covid baseball, our outstanding credit, and Taylor transit in today's Flyover.

An Obscure German Drinking Tradition is Taking Over Twin Cities Breweries

Tiny glasses, nonstop pours—welcome to the wonderful world of Kölsch.

June 14, 2023