Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Does Minneapolis Have a ‘Video Rental Guild’? If So, Saturn Video Is Its Newest Member.
Coming soon: another new place to rent movies (and also grab a coffee).
RIP Harry Singh, Hot Sauce and Roti King
Plus remembering Philando Castile, all aboard the bicentennial train, and Misfit misfortunes in today's Flyover news roundup.
See Ya, Twin Cities Locks ‘n’ Dams: We Must Free the Mississippi River
Plus cool maps, free stuff, and the return of St. Paul's fireworks in today's Flyover news roundup.
Old Dutch Stuffed Cheeseburger Chips Are the Snack of the Summer
But you’d better track down a box now if you want to try them before they’re gone.
Lots of New Coffee Shops Debut, a few Local Chains Expand, and a Very Old Bar Is Back in Action
Plus a new Somali dessert spot is in the works and we say goodbye to a Richfield favorite in the Racket Restaurant Roundup.
The Texas Shelter Helping MN ICE Detainees
Plus AI job slop, Two Harbors citizens step up and make news, and yes, it's cat tour night in today's Flyover news roundup.
Minnesota Museums, Theaters, and Stadiums Are Becoming More Sensory-Friendly. Why Aren’t Restaurants?
As options for those with sensory needs have expanded, going out to eat can still be a challenge.
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.
Yes, of Course We Tried the Kwik Trip Mountain Dew Donuts
'No, they won’t be around forever,' the Kwik Trip team warns.
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.









