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Em Cassel

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

Let’s Eat a Bunch of Sweet Treats From Papá Chuy’s Bakery in Whittier

The new Mexican bakery is serving orejas, empanadas, brocas, and a lot more—all *extremely* cheap.

March 20, 2025

‘Trump Derangement’ Bill Co-Author Arrested for Soliciting a Minor

Plus linking the Grand Rounds, the kids who captured a 'Most Wanted' criminal, and a little arts roundup in today's Flyover news roundup.

March 18, 2025

Minneapolis’s ‘Best-Selling Bard of Female Anxiety’

Plus WSJ rips Minneapolis dating scene, Duluth musher dominates, and help out John Munson in today's Flyover news roundup.

March 10, 2025

Let’s Taco ‘Bout Politics: Racket’s Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Omar Fateh

We stopped by Pineda Tacos Plus on East Lake Street to talk about the bipartisan legislation he’s spearheaded, elevating community voices, and Somali coffee culture.

March 6, 2025

Even Virtual Town Hall Too Scary for No-Show Emmer

Plus how tariffs will cost Minnesotans, MN GOP play House, and hey, it snowed in today's Flyover news roundup.

MN’s Korean Adoptees, ‘More Confused Than Ever,’ Look for Answers

Plus the end of the 'All Are Welcome Here' sign, an Ann Kim x Target collab, and a list of local orgs losing federal funding in today's Flyover news roundup.

Khue’s Kitchen Finds a New Home, Travail’s Takeover Continues, and More February Food News

Plus Dark Horse rides off into the sunset, The Market at Malcolm Yards looks to expand, and more.

February 28, 2025

How Did Minneapolis Metal Band Powermad End up in David Lynch’s ‘Wild at Heart’?

The director had a fascination with Powermad's song 'Slaughterhouse.'

February 27, 2025

Let’s Taco ‘Bout Politics: Racket’s Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate DeWayne Davis

We stopped by Brito’s Burrito in Stevens Square with the Rev. Dr. to talk about the importance of vision, encampment sweeps, and how his faith informs his politics.

February 26, 2025