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Em Cassel

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

All the Non-State Fair August Food News You Can Use

It's the summer's-winding-down edition of the Racket Restaurant Roundup.

August 30, 2024

Wanna Buy This ‘Near-Perfect’ Midcentury Edina Home?

Plus an ABBA vs. Trump local angle, Deep-Fried Ranch-scapades, and somehow still more Walz debunking in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 29, 2024

Let’s Hear from MN’s Uncommitted Delegates

Plus booking the State Fair's free music stages, Kim's closes, and a fun bike rack list in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 23, 2024

The Best, Worst, and Most Middling New Foods of the 2024 Minnesota State Fair

This town's most discerning review crew is back with the only fair food takes you can trust.

5 Things to Know About Beckett’s, Lyn-Lake’s Cool and Goofy New Sports Bar

Minnesota fans deserve a bar like this one that's fun enough to distract them from their woes.

August 13, 2024

Let’s Tally the Medals From MN’s Best-Ever (Again) Summer Olympics

Plus Make America Minnesota Already, a trifecta busting strategy, and a local music temp check in today's Flyover news roundup.

August 12, 2024

Cosmic Coffee Is the Neighborhood Coffee Shop Every Neighborhood Deserves

Cute patio? Check. Four-dollar breakfast sandwiches? Check. Occasional outdoor hot dog service? Also check!

August 9, 2024