Em Cassel
Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
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Grab Bags, Food Carts, and Backpack Bar Codes: How MN Schools Feed Hundreds of Kids a Speedy Breakfast
Plus conflict over St. Paul's childcare tax, a LOT of burgers, and the future of the MN Twins in today's Flyover news roundup.
âItâs the New Meat Raffleâ: Inside the Growing World of MN Gun Bingo
Across the state, more and more nonprofits are fundraising with firearms.
âHow Can Chappell Roan and JD Vance Both Be Midwesterners?!â Wonders a Baffled NY Times
Plus defining 'downtown,' hunting for bodega cats, and everyone's favorite tunnel video in today's Flyover news roundup.
A North Side Couple Set Out to Feed Their Neighbors. They Created a Destination-Worthy Food Truck.
Say hello to Sandwich Clubâyou're gonna want to be a member.
5 Things to Know About Tender Lovinâ Chix, Where Southern and Asian Flavors Meet
We give the Lyndale Avenue newbie's tenders and sammies a try.
âWear What You Want to Wearâ: Local Kids Tell the NYT About Their Back-to-School Outfits
Plus encroaching red on the Iron Range, helping the victims of the Agate Housing fire, and a really big pumpkin in today's Flyover news roundup.
What We Ate at Lagniappe, Du Nordâs NOLA-Inspired Lake Street Restaurant
With turtle soup, crawfish, and more Cajun and Creole fare, Lagniappe debuts in the Coliseum Building today.
Schulz Rolling Over in Grave? Snoopy Community Descends Into Political Chaos.
Plus cool pics of union transit workers, new life in the Erik the Red space, and stupid robots in today's Flyover news roundup.
Small Space, Big Flavors: Welcome to St. Paulâs New Hey Bear Cafe
The St. Anthony Park neighborhood gets a cheery takeaway cafe.
A New Coffee Shop, Bichota, Is Open in George Floyd Square
'Itâs my strong belief that every neighborhood deserves a walkable coffee shop,' says owner C. Anderson.