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Em Cassel

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

Fair State Brewing Cooperative Is Closing

Plus Hola Arepa ices out ICE, RIP Frank Gehry, and a Carleton alum in today's Flyover news roundup.

Can Lito’s Beat the 901 Lake Street Curse?

If the house-made chorizo and salsas are any indication, the answer is yes.

December 5, 2025

Neo-Nazi Web Series ‘The Will Stancil Show,’ Explained

Plus a local menswear shop makes a NYT list, NYT on MN's fraud, and another GOP candidate for governor in today's Flyover news roundup.

Federal Agents, SPPD Create More Chaos in St. Paul

Plus Southside Pride's final edition, Tina Smith's Fight Club, and two cute properties on the market in today's Flyover news roundup.

Tradeswomen Demand Action After Killing of MN Welder Amber Czech

Plus Psycho Suzi's stuff for sale, Minneapolis makes global bike ranking, and a Pearl Jam Zamboni in today's Flyover news roundup.

A New Cookbook Celebrates the Artists (and Stagehands, and Engineers, and Fans) of MN’s Music Scene

'A Musician’s Menu: Recipes That Rock by the Minnesota Music Community' offers a taste of local music.

November 24, 2025

MN Dems Craig, Morrison Pathetically Back GOP Anti-Socialism Resolution

Plus support for St. Paul ICE Detainees, check out the Hamm's Brewery site, and a good Wolves photo in today's Flyover news roundup.

Coming Soon to the Mississippi: A Nicer, Lusher, More Pleasant St. Anthony Falls

Plus our abysmal measles vax rates, Jessie Diggins to retire, and one shameless plug in today's Flyover news roundup.

November 19, 2025