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Em Cassel

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

The Video Store MPLS: Bringing Brick-and-Mortar Movie Rentals Back to the Twin Cities

Nonprofit status: achieved. Titles collected: 3,000 and counting. Now, The Video Store MPLS just needs a home.

June 18, 2026

Yes, of Course We Tried the Kwik Trip Mountain Dew Donuts

'No, they won’t be around forever,' the Kwik Trip team warns.

June 16, 2026

Your Camp Coffee Doesn’t Have to Suck

Shops like Dogwood Coffee and Northern Coffeeworks cater to the outdoorsy crowd with instant coffee that's easy, fast, and locally roasted.

June 15, 2026

The Twin Cities Improv Festival Is Turning 20?! Yes, and It’s ‘Full of Headliners.’

It’s a milestone year for one of the Midwest’s longest-running improv fests. 

June 11, 2026

17 Laid-Off Cardamom Workers Fight Back Against Daniel del Prado

Plus happy and sad alcohol news, RIP Steve Almaas, and new life for an old sign in today's Flyover news roundup.

The New York Times Can’t Stop Covering Minnesota

Plus national love for Post Modern Times, No. 1-ranked love for Minnesota, and eternal love for thriving KAT.

What’s the Deal With the Anti-Data Center AI Slop That’s All Over Facebook?

Plus 'mega master' immigration hearings, helping NJ, and the Gold Medal Flour house is restored in today's Flyover news roundup.

June 2, 2026

Now Open: Vietnamese Sweet Treats on Eat Street, 2 More Tonos, and Pizza + Momos on West Seventh

Plus saying goodbye to Beast, Bauhaus, Borough, and more in the May Racket Restaurant Roundup.