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City Cast Twin Cities
Join Sean McPherson and the City Cast Twin Cities team every weekday morning as we bring you the day's conversations about life in the Twin Cities. With our cast of journalists, activists, experts and residents, we celebrate our wins with beaming pride, critique our shortcomings with the attention of a seed art judge and mutter “that’s interesting” for anything in between. Alongside our daily newsletter, we put the spotlight on the news and culture of the Twin Cities from every perspective we…
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A Lifeline For Weed Drinks, St. Paul Can't Stop Right to Repair, and What's After Primaries?
Minnesota's thriving THC beverage industry is under threat of a looming federal ban that is set to go into effect on November 12. Indeed Brewing Chief Business…
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Cultural Cafes as Third Spaces. Plus, Peggy Flanagan on ‘Medicare For All’ and Kendall Qualls on ‘What All Minnesotans Want’
Late-night hangs don’t have to center alcohol. Writer Ali Elabbady tells us about how Yemeni, Egyptian, and Somali coffee shops are bringing back third spaces…
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Angie Craig on the Laken Riley Act and Cedrick Frazier on Equity in the Legal System. Plus, MN's Office of Restorative Practices
Minnesota's Office of Restorative Practices funds and coordinates restorative approaches across pretrial diversion, juvenile justice, schools, and community…
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: Naked Neighbors, Unwelcome Pets, and Other City Life Dilemmas — Presented By City Cast Twin Cities
As much as you love the Twin Cities, city living inherently means sharing space and resources with your neighbors, and y’all certainly have complaints…
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Heritage Park Update and Hao Nguyen on ICE Prosecutions. Plus, State Fair Dinos and Fat Beach Day
What’s new at the State Fair? Maria Hayden from the Minnesota State Fair tells us about the ‘America Wheel’ for the country’s 250th birthday and more things to…
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Races To Watch In Tuesday's Primaries. Plus, Feds Faltering in Cities Church Protest Case
We are less than a week away from the primary elections in Minnesota which are happening next Tuesday. Early voting is already open, and TPT Almanac's…
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St. Paul to Clear Encampments. Plus, Jacob Wetterling Doc and Fringe Fest
Tomorrow, St. Paul begins clearing one of its biggest unsheltered encampments. Where will people go next? The city doesn’t have a clear answer. Fringe Festival…
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Twin Cities Rookie Mistakes and Top 5 Vintage Stores
Today, we revisit two of the Twin Cities' most beloved pastimes: secondhand shopping and learning things the hard way. Producer and vintage enthusiast Tiffany…
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Mayor Her Harassment Allegations, Musk Sues MN for AI Porn, and a New Mpls Video Store
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation after being accused of sexual harassment by police chief Axel Henry, and it's not the first time she has been…
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The 12-Year Fight for an Urban Farm. Plus, Free Music at the State Fair
What would you spend more than a decade fighting for? After much debate, stalling, and protests, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute bought the Roof Depot…
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Who Gets a Permit To Pollute? Plus, 10 Years of Frogtown Radio and Adrian Younge's Favorite TC Records
An iron foundry in St. Paul and a shingle factory in Minneapolis are both under scrutiny for polluting their once-redlined neighborhoods. Sahan Journal…
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George Floyd Square Fist Travels to WI, Party in Rondo, Burned-Down Wells Fargo Transformed
The iconic fist sculpture that usually stands in George Floyd Square is now in Madison, Wisconsin. It’s a symbol of solidarity between Minneapolis and Madison…
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The Ugly Truth About Encampment Sweeps, West 7th Hipsterification, and Claddagh Coffee at 15
A St. Paul coffee shop turns 15, and we sit down with Mary Hogan-Bard, the original owner of Claddagh Coffee, to talk about what it takes to anchor a…
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BWCA Wildfires Update, Bauhaus Returns, and Racoon Wars
The Boundary Waters wilderness is closed through July 29, and it’s serious over there. Though many people have been safely evacuated, outfitters and other…
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How An Adult Store Raised $1 Million in Mutual Aid
A South Minneapolis sex store used their virality and social media reach to fundraise hundreds of thousands of dollars in mutual aid during Operation Metro…
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Are We Safe From Explosive Diarrhea? Plus, Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine
It was a deadly weekend, as gun violence injured 14 people and took the life of one. Is this a summer cluster, or an outlier? Also, if you’ve been thinking…
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What Makes Mpls One of the 'Fittest' Cities? Plus, Discover Lake Street Food on Foot
Minneapolis was just ranked the third fittest city in the U.S. by the American College of Sports Medicine – what do you think pushed us near the top? Owner of…
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Flock Tracked This Journalist for Days. Plus, MN's High-Stakes Primary Season, and Free Fishing Lessons
A routine errand turned into a police stop for automotive journalist Joel Feder, who was wrongly flagged as a car thief by an AI-powered license plate…
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Hennepin County Attorney Voter Guide, DIY Air Filters, and Retro Boats on Lake Harriet
It's bad out there, folks. With wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota blanketing the Twin Cities at unprecedented levels, Extension Educator with…
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Minneapolis Failed Heritage Park Residents. Plus, Eating Sea Salt at Home and Top 5 Beaches
Neighbors of Heritage Park have experienced the worst – black mold, rats, squatters, and so much more. The city of Minneapolis is looking to spend $2.5 million…
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Whatever Happened to Lizzo? Plus, Feds Release ICE Shooting Evidence, and You All Have a Lot to Say
What happens to a pop star when the world moves on? Andrea Swensson and Denzel Belin join the show today to talk about the rise and fall of Lizzo, who used to…
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How Did the Feds Get Private DMs? Plus, Bike Lane Fight Gets Heated
Lyndale Avenue needs a facelift, but the issue has been overshadowed by a fight over whether to install bike lanes. Star Tribune columnist Eric Roper says…
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'Unionbusting' at a Punk Merch Warehouse, and the Aquatennial's Ugly History
Workers at the Northeast Minneapolis Kings Road Merch warehouse have provided merch for some of the biggest names in punk music. But after they voted to…
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Top 5 Vintage Shops, Grocery Rave, and Video Stores Are So Back
You don’t have to rewind time to rent physical copies of movies. Contributor and Racket co-owner Em Cassel tells us about Saturn Video, which hopes to combine…
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'The Cruelty of Nice Folks' in Minneapolis, Minnehaha Art Fair Tips, and Remembering Harry Singh
Harry Singh brought previously unheard of levels of spice to Minnesota when he opened his Caribbean restaurant in Minneapolis over 40 years ago, and he was a…
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Secret Companies Want More Data Centers. Plus, Yacht Club’s Sibling and Close Races
Minnesota may be a blue state, but our House and Senate races are looking purple-y. MinnPost reporter Matt Blake tells us how these nailbiter races might…
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Don't Sleep On Duluth's Art Scene. Plus, Gaelynn Lea On Her New Memoir
What makes Duluth punch so far above its weight in music and arts? Today we head north with Kristi Olson, publisher of the biweekly print zine On the Record…
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St. Paul's Right to Repair Fight, Minneapolis Eyes Drones, and a $2 Burger You Need to Know About
A St. Paul ballot initiative wants to give renters the power to fix what their landlords won't, so we talked to Cole Hanson, political coordinator for the Safe…
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'Your City Could Be Better': Sean Hosts The Ultimate USA Trivia Battle. How Much Do You Know?
See if your Twin Cities knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head to head with…
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Predatory Housing Scheme, Sean Sherman Decolonizes Food, and Civic Improv
A new chapter in Indigenous cuisine has arrived in Minneapolis. Today, we talk with James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Sherman about Indígena by Owamni, his…
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Keep It Sexy On the River. Plus, Picnic Pro Tips and TC Rookie Mistakes
July will happily remind you that summer is a marathon and a sprint. There’s a lot to do and you can’t do it all. Let us plan your month for you with tips on…
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Heat Dome Survival Tips, Insider’s Guide to NE, and a Backyard Concert Series
A heat dome has settled over the Twin Cities, and we’re sharing recommendations to beat the beat. Also tune in for a full roundup of the best spots Northeast…
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Can Small Businesses Save Uptown? Plus, Why All-Ages Venues Matter
It’s our first ever live show! We take the stage at Pilllar Forum to talk about the state of indie venues with owner Corey Bracken. FYI, don’t bring your…
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Northeast's Brewery Boom Is Fading. Plus, the Future of the Northeast Neighborhoods
Today we head to Northeast Minneapolis – recording live at Pillar Forum – to dig into what's really happening with the neighborhood's beloved brewery scene and…
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Addiction Treatments in Peril. Plus, Remembering the Summer of ‘76
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill implements new work requirements for Medicaid recipients. That could disrupt or disappear addiction treatment for many…
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Downtown Developers Want Data Centers. Plus, Glassblowing Classes and Riverfront Upgrades
Minneapolis and St. Paul are both set to see some major developments along the Mississippi River in the coming years, and there's already plenty of great…
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Where to Get Falafel at 3 a.m. Plus, Off-Leash Dog Parks and Berry Picking
The Minneapolis Park Board is decommissioning the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park, but there are plenty of other places to let your doggy roam. But…should you? If…
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ICE Is Still Here. Plus, Why Do So Many People Hate the State Flag?
As the national media has largely moved on from ICE's actions in the Twin Cities, Minneapolis council member Jason Chavez has continued to spread awareness of…
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Biking With the Mpls City Council President. Plus, Free Coffee and Best Buffets
We’re spotlighting Northeast Minneapolis this June, which includes our week-long residency at music venue/coffee shop Pilllar Forum. Proprietor Corey Bracken…
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Feds Use Signal Chats Against Protesters, Porchfest Needs Your Porch, and Free First Ave Tix from the Library
Federal prosecutors announce charges against people connected to anti-ICE demonstrations in Minneapolis, and the indictment may have implications far beyond…
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We Have the Best U.S. Sports Bar. Plus, a Year Without Melissa Hortman, and Immigrant Detentions
The best sports bar in America focuses on women’s sports, and it’s right here in Minneapolis. That’s according to USA Today Sports Reader’s Choice Awards…
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Juneteenth on the Southside, Free Music Festivals, and Har Mar No More
The owners and operators of Har Mar Mall are finally thinking about putting the dead mall out of its misery. But what should replace it? Also, it's another big…
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You Could Get Paid to Take Notes. Plus, R.I.P. 56 Brewing’s Patio
The local brewery scene is going through a lot. It’s not just declining beer sales; just this week, 56 Brewing had to demolish their 9-year-old patio because…
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Ex-Cardamom Workers Allege Retaliation. Plus, Queer Folk Music and MN Tops Another List
Minnesota was recently named the #1 state in the country for quality of life by the State of the Nation Project, but we came up short in some specific…
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Is the U of M Slogan Really That Bad? Plus, GR3G Wants to Get Vulnerable
We found the one person willing to defend the University of Minnesota’s slogan “Leave A Future” publicly. Maybe too little too late, as the university has…
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Best Breakfast Spots and Double Features in the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities does breakfast better than anywhere else. But where do you go to get the best breakfast within the best breakfast scene in the world? Sean is…
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Let’s Leash Our Dogs at Minnehaha Park. Plus, Lynx on Top
The Lynx are sitting near the top of the heap as they make their way to the championships. Star Tribune women’s sports reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer tells us…
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Star Tribune Layoffs, Prince's Secret Cookie, and Indie Music Venues
The Minnesota Star Tribune announced that they would be laying off about 15% of their work force, or 65 people. After Racket published the leaked layoff memo…
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Should You Care About Conventions? Plus, Gully Boys and a MN Book Award Author
Glow sticks, a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin (!), and a political upstart. These were all headlines from the GOP and DFL conventions last week. But how…
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To Bike Lane or Not To Bike Lane? Plus, Must-Try Hot Dogs and Summer Pies
After reading the New York Times' Best Hot Dogs article, we were inspired to put together our own list of best hot dogs in the Twin Cities. Sean did his…
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Nonprofit Fraud, Sober Thursdays, and Taco Bell 50k
Nonprofit fraud has been all over the news lately, especially after the Attorney General announced a $2 million lawsuit against two North Minneapolis pastors…
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ICE's Search Warrant Blunder, Pride Pro Tips, and Reconnecting with MN Food
Recently unsealed court documents in the Cities Church case revealed that a judge denied five search warrants to federal investigators as the warrant requests…
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Can Activists Finally Close the HERC? Also, Celebrating “Discarded” Women
One month ago, organizers with the Zero Burn Coalition went on a 12-day hunger strike to compel Hennepin County to close the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center…
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Mpls Police Chief's Epic Downfall. Plus, Sing Purple Rain With 1,000 Strangers
Today we explore the dramatic resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara after he interfered with an investigation into his conduct. Then we chat…
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Remembering George Floyd, Six Years Later. Plus, Prediction Market Ban
This Monday marked six years since the murder of George Floyd by ex-cop Derek Chauvin. At that time, Minneapolis became the epicenter of a global racial…
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John Cook House Saved. Plus, Rondo Time Travels Through Roblox
We explore the vibrant pulse of the Twin Cities as Memorial Day kicks off our outdoor season. Contributor PaviElle French and Sean share their picks for the…
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In Defense of TJ’s Parking Lots, Beagles Find Forever Homes, and Netflix’s George Floyd Controversy
We dive into the controversial world of Trader Joe's parking lots with Bill Lindeke, who's defending the cramped lots that make Twin Cities shoppers lose their…
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Who Wins Summer in the USA? Twin Cities Makes Its Case
City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson hosts this showdown where 12 City Cast reps, including City Cast CCO and Twin Cities local Andi McDaniel, compete…
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School for Teen Moms Faces Cuts. Plus, ICE Agent Charged and the Art of Clowning
A second immigration agent has been charged by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. One week after Renee Good was killed, agent Christian J. Castro allegedly…
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Transplant's Guide to the Twin Cities and How Data Centers Could Affect Us
We love our transplants here in Minnesota (even if we won't invite you to our cabin). Here’s everything we forgot to tell you about Minnesota, from why we…