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Em Cassel

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

Vax All, Folks!

Plus no-knock warrant unsealed, Hutch's payment plan, changes at the Strib, and a really good dinosaur pun in today's Flyover.

Trio Behind Ties Banks on Downtown Minneapolis With New Multi-Level Lounge

A "cursed" location? Not if you ask these young entrepreneurs.

February 10, 2022

Their Lying Is Getting So Lazy

Everything we know about the police killing of Amir Locke in today's Flyover.

The 12 Most Underrated Bars in the Twin Cities

Stop sleeping on and start drinking at these under-hyped pubs.

February 2, 2022

Racket Restaurant Roundup: What Opened, What Closed, and What’s in the Works this January

New breweries and bakeries and tiki bars and rooftop lounges and more.

January 31, 2022

Gov. Walz: It’s Marijuana Time!!!

Plus Twin Metals mining woes, a food bank on fire, light rail expenses, and Sheila Nezhad jumps from the Community Safety ship in today's Flyover.

Get Ready for Asa’s 2.0

Bigger. Better. Bialy-er.

January 27, 2022

5 Fun New Pop-Ups and Takeout Spots to Try

The sandwiches, dumplings, fresh pasta, and more you'll want to track down this winter.

January 25, 2022

What’s the Best Slice of a Party-Cut Pizza? [POLL]

Tiny triangle? Big gooey middle? Who ya got?

January 24, 2022