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Em Cassel

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

One New Orleans-Themed Restaurant Closes, Another Opens, and Lots More May Restaurant News

In the Racket Restaurant Roundup this month: Egg on a Roll keeps rolling, RIP Chip's, Terzo calls it quits.

Wanna Buy MN’s (Dramatically Discounted!) Most Expensive Home?

Plus rural newspapers shutter, DWI szn, and adios to the 21 in today's Flyover news roundup.

Putting the ‘Ope’ in Pope: PiPress Confirms Pope Leo XIII Lived (Briefly) in MN, Fraternized With Lutherans

Plus 5 years after George Floyd, houses vs. households, and Bob Mould's commencement address in today's Flyover news roundup.

May 19, 2025

Cauldron Bagels Will Have You Under Their Spell

In a southwest Minneapolis kitchen, sourdough bagel magic is taking place.

Report: Even Republicans Don’t Want to Be Around Republicans

Plus Tom Crann moves on, Farm Aid's first MN appearance, and a lake-related fact check in today's Flyover news roundup.

More Like Ew, Dog: ‘Blue Dog’ Senate Dems Vote to Weaken Paid Sick Leave Law

Plus 'woke' strikes again, remembering Paul Manship, and Air Corgi says 'Wolves in 7' in today's Flyover news roundup.

How Much Would You Pay for the Best Reuben in Town?

Kinsley’s Smokehouse Deli serves a pastrami sandwich you won’t believe. Possibly for several reasons.