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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…
Episodes
- City Cast Twin Cities
We Gotta Kill These Fish. Also, Free Shoveling in Whittier and World AIDS Day
The Whittier Alliance neighborhood organization is partnering with the City of Minneapolis to provide free snow shoveling for residents of the Whittier…
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Top Holiday Markets, 31 Years of Grinch, and Public Radio’s Problem
We’re hardcore into the holiday season, so City Cast producer Tiffany ranks her top three holiday markets you have to visit. We’re joined by Dean Holt, who’s…
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Your December Guide and John Munson on Music, Recovery, and Gratitude
It’s the busiest time of the year, but we’ve got your guide to enjoying December to the fullest. John Munson of The New Standards joins us to talk about…
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The Must-Buy Gift From Every City Cast City (Including the Twin Cities!)
Join City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson alongside fellow hosts from Austin, Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh…
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Thanksgiving Meal Deals, and How To Set Boundaries at the Table
For many people, Thanksgiving is a time to relax and enjoy time with folks you love. But for many others, it can cause financial stress, anxiety over hosting…
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Mary Lucia Is Harder to Relate To (And We Love It)
Host Sean McPherson is definitely taking breaks during the Turkey Trot on Thursday, and that’s totally fine. Contributor PaviElle French tells us other ways…
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Would You Take a Robotaxi? Plus, a 'Spicy Medical Meatball,' and TC Wins
Waymo started testing its autonomous cars on the streets of Minneapolis yesterday, and could be offering autonomous taxi services in 2026. Would you ride in…
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ICE’s New Strategy, Raid in St. Paul, and Give To The Max Day
Federal raids in Minnesota are causing chaos and confusion in the streets. Protestors confronted federal agents at a St. Paul manufacturing plant on Tuesday…
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'No Contract, No Food' at MSP, Preparing For Winter, and Minnesota-Made Audio Dramas
Unionized food service workers at MSP have been in negotiations with their employer for over 11 months since their contract expired last December. With the…
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Top 5 Movie Theaters, Cocktails in a Funeral Home, and Roof Depot Deadline
It’s peak movie season, so City Cast decides the best theaters in the Twin Cities. Criteria include popcorn and comfy seats, bonus points for a good urinal…
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We Watched Minneapolis Doomsday Documentaries so You Don’t Have To
We've had multiple documentaries come out regarding the challenges Minneapolis faces and what the path forward should look like for our cities. Coming out of…
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Oh No, My Weed Drinks! Plus, Assault Weapons Ban and Sesame Latte Joy
The federal government is reopened, but in exchange, the weed drink industry might go under. Drew Hurst, CEO of Bauhaus Brew Labs, says re-criminalizing the…
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Good News for 2025 Babies and MN’s ‘Golden Age’ of Film
Minnesota's new state-sponsored parental leave program goes into effect on Jan 1, 2026, and some parents who already took parental leave for their 2025 babies…
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Beefing with Big Meat, Shutdown Shutting Down, and “Primary Trust” Review
The longest federal government shutdown might be coming to an end. Between SNAP benefits and Thanksgiving travel, we talk about what that might mean for…
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Teacher Strike Averted, Your House Might Be Racist, and Target's New Forced Smiling Policy
Minneapolis Public School teachers were set to go on strike starting today, but the Minneapolis Federation of Educators Union managed to reach a tentative…
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Sorry Twin Cities, You’re Being Tracked Everywhere You Go
According to crowdsourced data on the website Deflock.me, there are over 300 Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras in the metro area. Most of these are…
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“Purple Rain” Review, Chi Chi’s 2.0 and Twin Cities Wins
The Twin Cities team watched the “Purple Rain” musical, and the takes may be sacrilegious, but we promise they’re from the bottom of our sequined hearts. Plus…
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Election Results, Doctor Strike and Where To Trip in the Twin Cities
Incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey won a third term in Minneapolis, and State Representative Kaohly Her unseated incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter in St. Paul. Host Sean…
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Voting Vibes, Veto-Loving Frey and Big Milk
Shout out to everyone counting votes! We’ll have another episode out later today about results. In the meantime, John O’Sullivan (One Minute Tours) joins…
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How To Vote, Where To Donate Food, and Drones Fighting Forest Fires
If you haven't done so yet, go out and vote! Today's election is set to be one of the most impactful in a decade for the Twin Cities. Minneapolis's mayor and…
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Your Last Minute Election Guide, and More Reasons To Leave the Couch
Tomorrow, St. Paul and Minneapolis residents will vote for new mayors. Like their cities, each race has its own quirks and styles. Contributors Tane Danger and…
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Wave of Layoffs, Where To Trick-or-Treat, and Saying Goodbye to Jack Jackman
It's more than just Target – several major employers have recently announced layoffs in the Twin Cities. Host Sean McPherson is joined by improviser…
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We Need More Homes, Restaurants Inside Restaurants, and Rattiest City Ranking
How would you feel if you went inside a restaurant, only to find ANOTHER one nestled inside? Em Cassel, co-owner and editor of Racket, did exactly that at…
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Uptown Back From the Dead, ICE Updates, and 'Thirsty' Colleges
It's our FIRST EPISODE! Are you excited for Hennepin Ave to FINALLY reopen in Uptown? Host Sean McPherson is joined by MPR Newsroom Coordinator Denzel Belin…
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Join the Twin Cities Conversation
City Cast Twin Cities is your daily guide to Twin Cities news, culture, food, and more. Our host Sean McPherson and the City Cast team let you in on what the…