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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 L2 at Tii Cup, Uptown’s New Spiked Boba Speakeasy

Spicy cocktails, sweet treats, and savory snacks are all on the menu.

September 11, 2024

Ultra-Rich GOP Senate Hopeful on Homestead Tax Break: ‘High Cost of Everyday Goods is Hitting Many Minnesotans Hard’

Plus Agape Movement faces the Feds, accolades for two local restaurants, and a screaming job offer in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 10, 2024

WALZ WATCH: Now With Many More Walzes (Walz’s?)

Plus rideshare drivers sue advocacy group, the Cabooze is back, and celebrating MN's kickass apples in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 4, 2024

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

How’s the New Open Streets? We Visited With the Group That Used to Run It.

We took a lap at Open Streets 2.0 with the executive director of Our Streets.

August 26, 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.