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Em Cassel

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

5 Things to Know About Mandalay Kitchen, Bringing Cuisine from Burma and Beyond to Frogtown

Hot curries, savory-sweet noodle dishes—Mandalay Kitchen is the real deal.

January 12, 2024

Abang Yoli Has Killer Breakfast Sandwiches Now—for Under $8

They've also got a hotteok waffle, which might be the best six bucks I've spent in 2024.

January 11, 2024

Big Labor News for Baristas, Lyft Drivers, and Court Interpreters

Plus the state of the Mississippi River, checking in on Mpls' new council prez, and the end of an era in St. Paul in today's Flyover news roundup.

It’s Menards, Not Womenards: Fridley Store Fined for Breaking Lactation Law

And that's not even the biggest wage theft story of the week! Plus women in the workforce and Dean's dismal campaign event in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 9, 2024

MN Drivers Hate Stopping for Pedestrians

Plus a guide to getting your discounted e-bike, a Japanese brewery buys Octopi, and Minnesota's undefeated/unnamed new hockey team in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 5, 2024

MN’s Weird, Warm Winter Is Causing Chaos for Outdoor Institutions

Beargrease? Canceled. Skating rinks? Closed. Ice Festivals? Off. It’s a tough year to get outside.

January 4, 2024

Some New Twin Cities Restaurants I Really Liked in 2023

The 9 new restaurants that most charmed and/or delighted Racket’s food and drink editor this year.

December 21, 2023

This Just In: Giving Poor People Money Makes Them Less Poor

Plus no more First Ave for Nur-D, the fate of Minneapolis's mountain lion, and more melting ice drama up at Upper Red Lake in today's Flyover.