Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Dreamstate Cafe Is More Than Just Reverie by Another Name
What we ate at the Wedge’s brand-new all-day vegan cafe.
Somalis React to Trump’s Racism With ‘a Tidal Wave of Trolling’
Plus the latest ICE antics, hear from the new owners of the Heights, and MyPillow Mike is running for guv in today's Flyover news roundup.
The Week in ICE: Addiction Recovery Leader Detained, Child Left Without Parents, Citizen Mocked for Hijab
Plus ICE resistors, DFL won't talk Cyndy Martin, and MPD goes way over budget in today's Flyover news roundup.
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.
New ICE Operation Targets Twin Cities Somali Community
Plus putting social workers at 911 call centers, New Ulm's 'experimental' housing approach, and the Heights gets bought in today's Flyover news roundup.
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.
Handroll Sushi, Labubu Macarons, and the Opening of Multiple Bird-Named Restaurants
It's the November Racket Restaurant Roundup, in December!
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.









