Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Adults Recoil in Terror as Unhelmeted Teens Ride E-Bikes Through Excelsior
Plus Lucasfilm loots a Duluth outdoor supply company, help for the overheated and unhoused, and 'Good Morning America' needs to get over us in today's Flyover.
Racket’s Year In Review: August 2022-July 2023
Highlights and takeaways from year two, plus a few goals and expectations for year three.
From Transit Workers to Drag Performers, Minnesotans on the Front Line Tell Their Stories in ‘Covid Confessions’
Sick of talking about Covid? Too bad! It's good for you!
With Minneapolis Fixed, City’s Highest Paid Employee Rides Off Victoriously
Plus Covid-sniffing dogs, Aquatennial's questionable history, and notable bathrooms in today's Flyover news roundup.
Is Instagram Killing the Bean and Bear Loop?
Plus hot dogs on the lake, a greenway to St. Paul, and the struggles of the Mpls crisis response team in today's Flyover news roundup.
Racket Tip Jar: Pay Forward a Subscription
A Day Inside the ‘Eviction Factory’
Plus meet a January 6ther, 3rd Precinct news, a new team to root for in today's Flyover news roundup.
Baba’s Hummus House Will Bring a Proudly Palestinian, Playful Style to the Wedge
From tatreez to mana'eesh, every aspect of the soon-to-open restaurant and market reflects Rana Kamal and Khalid Ansari's heritage.
Saint Bernard Gives Bachelor Party Muddy Pause
Plus cat cafe meow-ves to Roseville, licensing buskers, and a former governor on Cameo in today's Flyover news roundup.
5 Things to Know About Fool Me Once, Lyn-Lake’s New ‘Cosmic Cantina’
"It is cool to have a shame-style food menu, where it's just like—it's 2 a.m., what's the sluttiest way we can make fries?"