Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
With the Twin Cities Under Siege, Restaurants Become Hubs of Solidarity
As neighborhoods stand up to ICE, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops are collecting donations, handing out whistles, and acting as gathering sites for volunteers and observers.
The Final Food News 2025, and What’s Ahead for 2026
It's the December Racket Restaurant Roundup... in January!
‘Get the Fuck Out of Minneapolis’
Plus local politicians respond to the ICE killing of Renee Nicole Good and what you can do to help in today's Flyover news roundup.
ICE in the Ice: Department of Homeland Security Drops $85K on Parkas
Plus help for ICE observers, Walz sidesteps q's about of stepping down, and a weird lil piece of land for sale in today's Flyover news roundup.
Welcome to the Resistance, Hilton Hote—Oh, Wait, Never Mind
Plus no third term for Walz, Frey and Minneapolis City Council enter a new era, and UnitedHealth Group stays sketchy in today's newsletter roundup.
Community Rallies to Help ‘Naz Reid’ Tattooer After Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Plus public fireplaces, Butter Bakery Cafe to close, and a Christmas tune from Jerry Beck in today's Flyover news roundup.
Some New Twin Cities Restaurants I Really Liked in 2025
My 12 favorite restaurants after another year of eatin’.
RIP to Dick Enrico, Minnesota TV Pitchman Legend
Plus Ilhan Omar featured in NYT, Twins fans win a bad award, and wanna buy Psycho Suzi's in today's Flyover news roundup.
5 Things to Know About Little Bird Delicatessen, Kingfield’s New Gelateria and Sandwich Shop
Small space, big sandwiches.
You Should Really Read Rolling Stone’s Melissa Hortman Remembrance
Plus ACLU vs. ICE, foraging and the law, and a new GOP Senate candidate in today's Flyover news roundup.










