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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.

  1. 9h ago

    Election Races to Watch, Twin Cities' Best Weekly Live Music, and In the Dark’s Journey

    Today, we get into Minnesota's Attorney General race with contributor Tane Danger, break down the judicial candidates nobody's talking about, and ask whether gas prices could actually swing the election. Contributor and musician PaviElle French and host Sean share their top five weekly live music events in the Twin Cities — the kind of low-key, high-reward spots where you become a regular. Then, Natalie Jablonski and Madeleine Baran of the acclaimed podcast In the Dark join to talk about "The Journey," the new season hosted by New Yorker staff writer Ava Kofman. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: At AG debate, Republican Ron Schutz commits to putting stocks in blind trust (MN Reformer) Nekima Levy Armstrong's Post (Facebook)If you enjoyed today's interview with the VP of Destination Branding & Development at Experience Champaign-Urbana, Terri Reifsteck, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 6th episode: Minneapolis Institute of Art Minnesota Opera Explore Minnesota Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, 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. Consider joining our membership program and becoming a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor! Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

  2. 1d ago

    Mpls Blew Its Overtime Budget on a Vigil. Plus, St. Paul Wants Walkable Blocks

    Today we dig into an investigation of how the Minneapolis Police Department spent nearly $2 million in overtime in just four days following the ICE killing of Renée Good with veteran journalist Molly Priesmeyer revealing surveillance overreach, ignored 911 calls, and a department breaking its own rules. Then, Luke Hanson, co-chair of Sustain St. Paul, explains why 50-year-old zoning laws are the reason you can't build a corner bookstore next to a duplex and what the city's T-district study could change. Plus, the mailbag overflows with Peanuts sculpture tips, and we’re grateful for them! Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠How MPD Built a Police Surveillance Operation Around Renee Good’s Memorial — and What It Cost the Community⁠ (By Design) ⁠Allow Corner Stores and Coffee Shops in St. Paul’s Residential Zones⁠ (Streets.mn) ⁠How St. Paul's Commercial Zoning Rules Hamper the City⁠ (Streets.mn) ⁠How St. Paul Can Re-Legalize Small Commercial Development⁠ (Streets.mn) Learn more about the sponsors of this October 5th episode: ⁠Minneapolis Institute of Art⁠ ⁠Minnesota Opera⁠ ⁠Explore Minnesota⁠ 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. Consider ⁠becoming a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠! 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.

  3. 4d ago

    Mayor Her Investigation Released, Renée Good’s Family Seeks Justice, and Biking with Rebecca Noecker

    The report on St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her’s conduct just dropped. Findings by an external law firm cleared the mayor of sexual harassment allegations, but found multiple instances where she behaved inappropriately. BTW, taxpayers will foot the bill for the mayor’s legal defense. Plus, Renée Good’s family is suing the federal government, and we take a bike ride through St. Paul with City Council President Rebecca Noecker. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor 'We are in a horrible position': St. Paul council approves legal defense for Mayor Kaohly Her (Sahan Journal)  Renee Good's family sues US government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis (Associated Press) Follow City Cast Twin Cities on YouTube Learn more about the sponsors of this October 2nd episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Enjoy Illinois 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.

  4. 5d ago

    How Neighbors Saved a Library. Plus, Free Money for Schools On the Ballot

    After St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announced that closing the Dayton's Bluff Library would be a part of her proposed city budget, neighbors quickly organized a campaign to save it. One such neighbor was Stephanie Harr, and she joins the podcast today to talk about what went into the successful campaign to convince the city to keep the Dayton's Bluff Library open. Rep. Spencer Igo, who represents District 7A in the Iron Range, also joins the conversation to talk about an amendment to the state constitution that will provide more funding for schools without raising any taxes if voters pass it in November. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: André Cymone (The Capri Theater) 10 reasons to get involved with your neighborhood’s district council (Dayton's Bluff Community Council) St. Paul mayor finds funds for Dayton’s Bluff Library, Highwood Hills rec (Pioneer Press)  On your ballot: A constitutional amendment that could increase school funding (MPR News)  Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Learn more about the sponsors of this October 1st episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Enjoy Illinois 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. Support City Cast Twin Cities by becoming a member. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

  5. 6d ago

    ‘Many Will Leave’: MPS Parents on School Closures. Plus, Your Oct. Guide

    As Minneapolis Public Schools considers closing schools, we reached out to parents to understand how it will impact their families. Shakiya Carter and Alyssa Olson share their frustrations with the district’s communication, and the difficulties of talking to their children about losing their school. Then, we gear up for October with local leaf-peeping spots, outdoor scary movies, and a puppet extravaganza.  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Your Guide to the Twin Cities in October  Learn more about the sponsors of this September 30th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Enjoy Illinois If you enjoyed today's interview with Jenny Kedward, a Food Waste Prevention Specialist with Hennepin County, learn more here. 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.

  6. Sep 29

    Lakeville’s Billion-Dollar What?! Plus, MPS School Update and Top 5 Peanuts Sculptures

    Something about spotting a Snoopy sculpture tucked into an unexpected corner of the cities just hits different, and Sean has been gleefully building out his personal Top 5 list of Peanuts sculptures still scattered across the Twin Cities more than 25 years after they first appeared. He's joined by Jeff Freeland Nelson, founder of toy company YOX and the guy who helped make the whole sculpture project happen on the ground in St. Paul. Then, Sean and contributor Tane Danger dig into the political fallout from the Minneapolis Public Schools "transformation" plan, what the Henry v. Her investigation could reveal about St. Paul City Hall, and why Lakeville is betting nearly a billion dollars on a horticultural world's fair.  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Horticulture-focused Expo 2031 chooses Lakeville as site for international event (Star Tribune) Lakeville Is Now Being Considered to Host Expo 2031. Here's What That Means (South Metro Scoop) Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Learn more about the sponsors of this September 29th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Enjoy Illinois 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.

  7. Sep 28

    DHS Nabs Phone Records of Indie Journalist. Plus, Film Fests!

    We dive into all the ways to catch a movie in the Twin Cities with Racket co-owner Keith Harris as our Yoda. After the Cities Church protest, DHS set independent journalist Georgia Fort squarely in their sights. City Cast contributor Clint Combs reports the government used an obscure tariff law to subpoena Fort’s phone records. How does that affect freedom of the press?  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities NeighborHennepin Herald Georgia Fort Phone Records DHS Investigation (Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder) If you enjoyed today's interview with the VP of Destination Branding & Development at Experience Champaign-Urbana, Terri Reifsteck, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 28th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Enjoy Illinois 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.

  8. Sep 25

    St. Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor. Plus, Musicians Fight for Living Wage

    Less than a week after St. Paul's top human resources official announced that Mayor Kaohly Her did not sexually harass employees (but did create an "uncomfortable work environment"), St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry filed a lawsuit against the mayor and the city. Sean is joined by producers Adam Sage and Tiffany Bui to discuss the lawsuit, which sharply escalates claims Henry previously made in an official complaint. Later, Nadira McGill of Gully Boys, the Twin Cities United Performers, and Minnesota United Performers joins the conversation to talk about MNUP's statewide tour to organize musicians that includes a concert in St. Paul this Sunday. We also cap off the episode with some Twin Cities Wins to send you into the weekend on a high note.  And in honor of Randy, the rabies-infected bat that was found in downtown Minneapolis this week, our Neighbors get a special bonus chat featuring horrible and harrowing bat encounters from the City Cast Twin Cities team. To get ad-free listening and access to our weekly bonus conversations, become a Neighbor today. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her alleging sexual harassment (Star Tribune) St. Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor, Accusing Her of Sexual Harassment (New York Times) St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation (MPR News)    MN Needs Music Campaign Kickoff (Amsterdam Bar and Hall) Minnesota United Performers (TakeAction MN)  Twin Cities United Performers Art Hounds: ‘Wife of a Salesman,’ art and healing in Duluth and jazz at Crooners (MPR News) Residents, renters on quaint Minneapolis island band together to save historic houses (Star Tribune) Bat found in downtown Minneapolis tests positive for rabies (MPR News)  Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Learn more about the sponsors of this September 23rd episode: ⁠⁠Minnesota Opera⁠⁠ 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.

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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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