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 can find – including yours. It’s like a potluck where everyone’s invited and no one brings grape salad. So whether you've been here long enough to remember the Halloween blizzard of 1991, or you just bought your first winter coat, bring your dish over and let's talk. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at ⁠twincities.citycast.fm⁠.

  1. HACE 1 DÍA

    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 shot a Venezuelan man in the leg and lied that it was in self-defense. The county has a nationwide warrant out for his arrest. Plus, Sahan Journal’s Becky Dernbach reports that students at Longfellow Alternative High School have a lot to lose in upcoming budget cuts. The school serves teen moms and their kids. Finally, we’re joined by Kathryn Cesarz of Cahoot?! Physical Theatre, a real-life clown. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor ICE agent charged in shooting of immigrant during Operation Metro Surge (Star Tribune) For teen moms at Longfellow Alternative School, Minneapolis budget cuts have outsized impact (Sahan Journal) Cahoot?! Physical Theatre TigerLion Arts Circus Juventas In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre Fox & Beggar Theater Kate Tobie Learn more about the sponsors of this May 20th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Bakken Museum Berlin Project for Pride in Living Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

    36 min
  2. HACE 2 DÍAS

    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 refuse to eat the last bite to why we don’t dance at concerts. Plus, we’ll hear some heartwarming stories from real life transplants. Also, if you don’t know what the heck a data center is and why there’s so much controversy, join the club. Professors Elise Harrington and James Coleman from the University of Minnesota will share what you need to know if a tech company comes a’knockin to town. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: We’re So Glad You Moved to Minnesota, Here’s What We Forgot to Tell You (City Cast Twin Cities) MN residents opposed to data centers take their fight to legislators (MinnPost) 'It's David vs. Goliath': Inside the Fight to Kill Google's Secrecy-Shrouded Hermantown Data Center (Racket) Learn more about the sponsors of this May 19th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Bakken Museum Berlin Project for Pride in Living Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

    41 min
  3. HACE 6 DÍAS

    Off-Camera with St. Paul's Unbanned Influencer Josh Liljenquist

    In April, the city of St. Paul banned influencer Josh Liljenquist from visiting St. Paul public parks for allegedly "harassing, recording, and profiting from vulnerable adults" and subsequently repealed the ban after an appeal from Liljenquist. On today's episode, Liljenquist talks with host Sean McPherson and contributor Hans Buetow about how he goes about creating his "kindness content" and what happens when he's not filming. Later, Hans and Sean celebrate some Twin Cities Wins, and the whole City Cast team joins for a Neighbors-only segment to play a game and share about the time producer Adam Sage almost died at Minnehaha Falls. To get ad-free listening and to hear bonus content like this, you can ⁠become a City Cast Neighbor today⁠. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠Don’t Fall For These Scams! Plus, St. Paul's (Un)banned Influencer⁠ (City Cast Twin Cities) ⁠St. Paul bans, then rescinds ban on 'kindness' influencer Josh Liljenquist⁠ (MPR News) ⁠Belwin Bison Festival⁠ (Belwin Conservancy) ⁠Urgent Emergent Performance Art Series: Volume Five Movement Music⁠ (Icehouse) ⁠Sidewalk Poetry⁠ (Public Art St. Paul) ⁠Your Guide to Art-A-Whirl⁠ (City Cast Twin Cities) Learn more about the sponsors of this May 15th episode: ⁠Ordway Center for the Performing Arts⁠ ⁠Northeast Tea House⁠ Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠twincities@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

    38 min
  4. 14 MAY

    Final Push for Gun Violence Bill. Plus, Patio Season is Here

    Today, we explore the art of Twin Cities patio season with restaurant critic Kirstie Kimball, from temperature tolerance to tipping etiquette. Also, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive gun violence prevention bill by just one vote, and advocates are making a final push to get it through the House before the session ends. Protect MN's director and an Annunciation School parent share why they believe this could be the best opportunity in years to strengthen protections for Minnesota families. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: beyond beurre blanc. Substack Patio of Summer 2026 (beyond beurre blanc.) MN Senate passes critical gun violence prevention omnibus package (Moms Demand Action) SF 4067 Annunciation Catholic school's long road to healing (MPR News) Minnesota state senators recall Annunciation shooting as omnibus firearms bill passes (OSV News) Minnesota Senate approves gun control package, but it’s unlikely to pass House (MN Reformer) Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Learn more about the sponsors of this May 14th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Northeast Tea House Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

    35 min

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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 can find – including yours. It’s like a potluck where everyone’s invited and no one brings grape salad. So whether you've been here long enough to remember the Halloween blizzard of 1991, or you just bought your first winter coat, bring your dish over and let's talk. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at ⁠twincities.citycast.fm⁠.

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