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Em Cassel

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

First Avenue to Voluntarily Recognize Unionizing Workforce!

Plus WaPo remembers Jesse, Mid West Music Fest returns, and weird Wolves Twitter explained in today's Flyover news roundup.

November 3, 2023

Did the Twins Push Out Veteran Announcer?

Plus stop thinking about Boston, a Park Board Halloween tradition, and Dean Phillips's special sauce in today's Flyover news roundup.

Boo! It’s the October Racket Restaurant Roundup.

There's... a new restaurant in a former funeral home? That's kinda spooky, right?

October 31, 2023

Wanna Buy a $370K South Minneapolis House with an Indoor Basketball Court?

Plus transit as a big job perk, school board crazies, and big changes for Sahan Journal in today's Flyover news roundup.

Workers at Maple Grove REI Go on Strike

Plus Dean Phillips for prez, MPR gets spooky, and what if Lake Superior became bread in today's Flyover news roundup.

Entitled U of M Students Expect Mold-Free, Roachless Apartments

Plus abortions on the rise, a list of expensive food, and an unnecessary rant against auto insurance commercials in today's Flyover news roundup.

Get to Know the Next Generation of Twin Cities Music Venues

Lots of old favorites went to Venue Heaven over the past dozen or so years, but a new crop of sub-500-capacity spaces is making plenty of noise.

Tom Emmer Wastes Local Media’s Entire Afternoon

Plus an argument against editorial board endorsements, more news on the Kmart fire, and cool pumpkins in today's Flyover news roundup.