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Em Cassel

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

Meet the Minneapolis Artist Offering ‘Chinga La Migra’ Flash Tattoos

Because sometimes all you can do is get a tattoo.

January 16, 2026

Palantir’s Freaky ELITE App: ‘Kind of Like Google Maps,’ but for Finding Deportation Targets

Plus a planned right-wing march, a new way to report federal incidents, and a powerful resource for supporting MN right now in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 15, 2026

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.

January 14, 2026

The Final Food News 2025, and What’s Ahead for 2026

It's the December Racket Restaurant Roundup... in January!

January 9, 2026

‘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.

January 6, 2026

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’.

December 23, 2025

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.

December 22, 2025