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Em Cassel

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

9 Tips for Getting Started With Organics Recycling in Minneapolis

Diverting waste isn’t hard when you’ve got an organics cart!

The Twin Cities Has a Trash Problem. Can We Compost Our Way Out of It?

Inside the plan to reduce waste and cut emissions, one pale green bag of scraps at a time.

Dangerous Man Has a New Taproom Plan

Plus U of M standoff resolved, talkin' skyscrapers, and Hot Cheeto art in today's Flyover news roundup.

University of Minnesota Protesters, In Their Own Words

'It's about Palestine. It's about Gaza. It's about stopping the genocide, and doing our part: We're not here to make ourselves feel good or empowered.'

Hello to a New Chimborazo, Fool Me Once Flees, and More April Restaurant News

Plus changes at Eat Street Crossing and more in the latest Racket Restaurant Roundup.

April 30, 2024

What Happened to MinnPost’s Instagram?

'It's just frustrating—why our account? We're a small, local nonprofit.'

April 24, 2024

Everyone Is Being Super Normal About Isra Hirsi’s Arrest

Plus RIP Sammy McDowell, MN's new Supreme Court judges, and a Best Buy throwback in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 22, 2024

Treehouse Records Will Finally Come Back to Life as Lucky Cat Records

Plus graupel facts, numerical Twins woes, and 4/20 happenings in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 19, 2024

Barnard College Demonstrates Commitment to Free Expression by Suspending Isra Hirsi for Protesting

Plus school district drama, another union Starbucks, and Lake Chipotle 2.0 in today's Flyover news roundup.