Em Cassel
Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Connect
Best Budget Bites: $9 Cheesy B From Band Box Diner
It’s one of the best breakfast sandwiches in town—maybe even the world?—but it’s also so much more.
Jamar Clark’s Brother Hospitalized After Cop Car Crash
Plus prepper bunker for sale, the local punk scene is thriving, and remembering Shannen Doherty in today's Flyover news roundup.
UndercurrentMPLS at 13: Tirelessly Documenting the Twin Cities Music Scene, One Show at a Time
With more than 8,000 videos, UndercurrentMPLS isn't just an indispensable archive of Twin Cities live music—it's a real-time look at an evolving scene.
Lime Bike Pricing: Outta Control!
Plus striking park workers speak up, taillight vouchers instead of tickets, and strollin' Longfellow in today's Flyover news roundup.
New 2024 MN State Fair Food: Predicting the Winners and Losers
Let's get all Mel Kiper on the fair's 33 new food concoctions.
Gov. Walz: 2024 VP Candidate?
Plus Cat Tour goes national, mourning a slain DJ, and remembering MN's Civil War trophy in today's Flyover news roundup.
New Brews, a Neighborhood Darling, Skyway Malaysian Eats, and More of the Latest Restaurant News
It's June's Racket Restaurant Roundup, in July!
Bryn Mawr’s La Mesa Transports Diners to a Tiny, Tucked-Away Slice of Ecuador
Open since 2018, La Mesa serves up llapingachos, chorizo pizzas, and a whole array of wood-fired delights.
Say Hello to Target’s New Satanic AI Helper
Plus MN great for college grads, Up North gets major rain, and debunking a highly cited paper in today's Flyover news roundup.
Beyond the Gay Bar: In the Twin Cities, LGBTQ+ Nightlife Is Evolving
In barbecue joints, soccer bars, and bookstore parking lots, queer pop-ups and dance parties keep the culture alive and the joy flowing.