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Em Cassel

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

What’s the Deal With Cities Church, the St. Paul Church Whose Pastor Is an ICE Leader?

Plus bad news for the Boundary Waters, "exploding trees," and James Beard nominees in today's Flyover news roundup.

January 21, 2026

Fridays Are a Tough Night for Restaurants to Close. Scores of Twin Cities Establishments Are Doing it Anyway.

‘It's worth it to stand with our community in this strike,’ says one restaurant owner of the upcoming ICE Out! statewide shutdown.

January 20, 2026

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.