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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 Taco ‘Bout Politics: Racket’s Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Jazz Hampton

We stopped by Nico’s Tacos and Agave Bar to talk about his app, supporting immigrant-owned businesses, and growing up in the restaurant industry.

April 3, 2025

Let’s Argue About the Strib’s Concert Venue Grades

Plus HCMC and U of M fellows are organizing, a former City Hall worker sues St. Paul, and a missing bull in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 2, 2025

Grading the 2025 Additions to Target Field’s New Food Lineup

We sampled winners, losers, and shruggers today as the Twins hosted a media tasting event.

The Love of Your Life Could Be Waiting at This PowerPoint-based Singles Event

Step aside, ‘Love Is Blind.’ Pitch-A-Friend arrives in the Twin Cities this weekend.

March 28, 2025

Know Who Needs a Bailout? Wealthy MN Thoroughbred Owners.

Plus Nudieland victims react to sentencing, a new food hall for downtown Minneapolis, and Eichorn's latest troubles in today's Flyover news roundup.

March 25, 2025

Inside Cafe Yoto, the North Loop’s Hot New Japanese Fast-Casual Spot

Get your chubby noodles and rice bowls, all day long.

March 24, 2025

Are Ex-Workers Plotting Game Informer Magazine 2.0?

Plus protests on Lake Street, RIP Dangerous Man, and wanna be the Gophs hoops coach in today's Flyover news roundup.

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