Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
More Like Air Pain: MSP Fares Up 48% Since 2021
Plus a weed czar fiasco postmortem, doom for downtown Minneapolis's last artist collective, and a GoFundMe for small businesses after a fire in today's Flyover news roundup.
How the Twin Cities Became a Boom Town in the Exploding NA Beer World
Our historically heavy-drinking community is putting NA craft beer on the map.
Peek Inside United Noodles’ New Hawaiian Restaurant
Spam musubi on the South Side? We love to see it.
Restaurants: We’re Just Fine With Lax Labor Law Enforcement
Plus mail carrier attacks are up, rockets on the Iron Range, and All of Minneapolis's 2023 postmortem in today's Flyover news roundup.
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.