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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Let’s Check in on the Final Restaurant Closings and Openings of 2023
It's the December Racket Restaurant Roundup.
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.
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.
New Northeast Restaurant Is the First in MN Serving Kumpir
Look at those things!