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Em Cassel

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

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

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.

The Wall Street Journal Wants to Know What’s up With Downtown Minneapolis

Plus a supermarket landmark, a real estate scam, and changes at The Current in today's Flyover news roundup.

MN State Fair Crop Art Takes U.K. by Storm

Plus Bde Maka Ska Pavilion reopens, our spooky story contest looms, and modern high schools are nice as hell in today's Flyover news roundup.

Let’s Eat a Bunch of Sandwiches From the New South Lyndale Liquors

The culinary program here is helmed by the founder of the beloved Be’wiched Deli—and it shows.

October 19, 2023