Our Biggest Hospital Might Close. Plus, Best Fish Frys in the Twin Cities

City Cast Twin Cities · Mar 3, 2026 · 30m

As the largest level I trauma center and the largest safety net hospital in Minnesota, Hennepin County Health Center is an extremely expensive hospital to run. Now, they're in danger of closing if the state legislature can't help. Host Sean McPherson is joined by contributor and MPR newsroom coordinator Denzel Belin to discuss what it will take to save HCMC. Later, Pioneer Press food editor Jess Fleming joins the conversation to chat about her list of the best fish fries in the Twin Cities, and to argue with Sean and Denzel over what the top 5 grocery stores in the Twin Cities should be…