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Em Cassel

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

Albi Kitchen Serves Up Somali Sambusas and Sweets in a Super-Cute Space

This new Loring Park restaurant is full of happy surprises.

October 10, 2025

Mpls Crime: Violence Down, Vibes Off, Chief Silent

Plus National Guard in MN?, former Twin's indie-rock connection, and 'Joe Mauer of Mahtomedi' in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 8, 2025

Tell Us Your Steadfast, Strange, or Controversial Food Opinions

As we do every week at this time, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

October 3, 2025

RIP Conrad, First Avenue Legend

Plus too much restaurant news, a federal attack on MN's trans athletes, and unlikely gun control in today's Flyover news roundup.

October 1, 2025

Say Hello to Kizzo, Goodbye to LynLake Brewery, and See Ya Soon to a Bunch of Other Restaurants

A whole lotta ch-ch-ch-changes in the September Racket Restaurant Roundup.

September 30, 2025

5 Things to Know About North Star Deli

Sandwiches for 'Slap Shot' fans in southwest Minneapolis.

September 26, 2025

‘Call It the Clown Car’: An Oral History of Minneapolis’s 35-Candidate 2013 Mayoral Election

Thirty-five candidates. Three dozen debates. Two unrelated pirate-centric elements. The first real test of ranked-choice voting and, finally, a new mayor.

September 24, 2025

RIP Marilyn Hagerty, Great and Humble Chronicler of Upper Midwestern Eats

Plus south Minneapolis mass shootings, DJ calls for Saloon boycott, and a Robert Redford local angle in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 16, 2025