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Em Cassel

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

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.

October 24, 2024

‘It’s the New Meat Raffle’: Inside the Growing World of MN Gun Bingo

Across the state, more and more nonprofits are fundraising with firearms.

October 23, 2024

5 Things to Know About Tender Lovin’ Chix, Where Southern and Asian Flavors Meet

We give the Lyndale Avenue newbie's tenders and sammies a try.

October 16, 2024

‘Wear What You Want to Wear’: 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.

October 15, 2024

What We Ate at Lagniappe, Du Nord’s NOLA-Inspired Lake Street Restaurant

With turtle soup, crawfish, and more Cajun and Creole fare, Lagniappe debuts in the Coliseum Building today.

October 11, 2024

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.

October 9, 2024

Small Space, Big Flavors: Welcome to St. Paul’s New Hey Bear Cafe

The St. Anthony Park neighborhood gets a cheery takeaway cafe.

October 8, 2024

A New Coffee Shop, Bichota, Is Open in George Floyd Square

'It’s my strong belief that every neighborhood deserves a walkable coffee shop,' says owner C. Anderson.

October 7, 2024