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. 1d ago

    Why Is Rep. Ilhan Omar Being Investigated Now? Plus, Art and Aging

    Today we take a look through recent headlines, including the Department of Justice's investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration papers just weeks before Election Day. We also chat with writer Morgan Grayce Willow about “Nick of Time,” a new book from the University of Minnesota Press, which brings together the stories of women 65 years and over. Plus, City Cast contributor and restaurant critic Kirstie Kimball of beyondbeurreblanc. is tired of restaurants selling us “girl dinner.” Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Nick of Time (University of Minnesota Press) Viral video of heated remark prompts online backlash, St. Thomas investigation (Star Tribune)  It wouldn’t be easy to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar of her citizenship, legal experts say  (CNN) Encampment clearing at St. Paul's Pig's Eye Park cost taxpayers nearly $440,000 (KSTP) St. Paul City Council considers nearly $11 million, three-part homeless response (Pioneer Press) Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Explore Minnesota Enjoy Illinois Minnesota Opera 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. 6d ago

    St. Paul Art Crawl, MCAD Faculty vs. AI, and Taiko Drum Swing Music

    It's Friday, so we kick off today's episode with some Twin Cities Wins – a roundup of good news from around the metro this week. Then, we chat with Harry Gao, an instructor at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, about how the teachers are negotiating for more pay and protections from AI in their work. Artistic Director of TaikoArts Midwest Jennifer Weir also joins the conversation to discuss Swingposium – an immersive performance by TaikoArts Midwest, Theater Mu, and San Jose Taiko that combines taiko, jazz, and swing dance to tell the story of how Japanese Americans maintained morale in WWII internment camps through swing music. Swingposium is showing at CSPS Hall on Oct. 16, 17, and 18. Consider joining our membership program, getting an incredible City Cast hat, and becoming a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor! Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Minneapolis school leaders reverse course and decide not to close schools (Star Tribune)  FuboTV offers Minnesota Wild games to bars and restaurants — for a fee (Pioneer Press) Guide to the St. Paul Art Crawl 2026 (Visit Saint Paul)   Art Crawl Map (St. Paul Art Collective)  A Human-Centered Arts Education (Workday Magazine) SwingposiumLearn more about the sponsors of this October 16th episode: Explore Minnesota Minneapolis Regional Chamber The Cedar Cultural Center 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

  3. Oct 15

    MPS Walks Back School Closures. Plus, Close Senate Race

    For years, Minneapolis and St. Paul residents have read Naomi Kritzer’s election guides to parse through hyper-local races. Ahead of the midterms, she joins the show to talk about how she endorses candidates. Plus, Minneapolis Public Schools’ superintendent is taking school closures off the table. But there’s still more work ahead. Finally, the Theater of Public Policy hosted a debate between Rep. Cedrick Frazier and former Acting U.S. Attorney Anders Folk. We rewind on a critical moment.  Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor — and score an Em Cassel-approved dad hat — at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠Naomi Kritzer’s election guides ⁠ ⁠Minnesota Poll: Klobuchar has a commanding lead over Demuth in governor’s race⁠ (Star Tribune) ⁠Minnesota Poll: Attorney General Keith Ellison leads challenger Ron Schutz⁠ (Star Tribune) ⁠Minnesota Poll: Flanagan holds narrow lead over Tafoya in U.S. Senate race⁠ (Star Tribune) ⁠Theater of Public Policy — Danger Boat Productions⁠ ⁠Minneapolis school leaders reverse course and decide not to close schools⁠ (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this October 15th episode: ⁠Explore Minnesota⁠ ⁠Minneapolis Regional Chamber⁠ ⁠The Cedar Cultural Center⁠ 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

  4. Oct 14

    Why Was Ilhan Omar Raided? Plus, Gas Prices From Behind the Counter

    Federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., home over the weekend, and President Trump urged non-Somali Minnesotans to "fight back" against Somali Minnesotans just a few days earlier. Mosques and some Somali-owned businesses are ⁠beefing up security measures⁠ and some neighbors are ⁠rebooting patrols⁠ that started during Operation Metro Surge. Also, gas prices are up – so we interviewed Lonnie McQuirter of ⁠36 Lyn Refuel Station⁠ on what that's like for a local gas station operator. And we released a new Neighborhood Session today! Tune in to see Society of Chemists play some ripping jazz fusion at Indeed Brewing's distribution warehouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠Society of Chemists Live at Indeed Brewing | Full Neighborhood Session⁠ (City Cast Twin Cities)⁠Your City Could Be Better⁠ (City Cast) ⁠Lonnie McQuirter of 36 Lyn Refuel Station is the new 2026-2027 NACS Chairman⁠ (CSP Daily News) ⁠Gas prices in Minnesota spike overnight as oil prices climb⁠ (Star Tribune) ⁠Federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home raises plenty of questions⁠ (MinnPost) ⁠Trump urges Minnesotans to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants⁠ (NBC News) Learn more about the sponsors of this October 14th episode: ⁠Explore Minnesota⁠ ⁠Minneapolis Regional Chamber⁠ ⁠The Cedar Cultural Center⁠ 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.

  5. Oct 13

    ‘An Ojibwe Home in the City’ and Twin Cities Horror Fest

    Catch live horror at Twin Cities Horror Fest beginning this Friday through Halloween. Directors Duck Washington and Nissa Nordland highlight shows you can’t miss, whether you’re thirsty for gore or looking for something family-friendly. Plus, author Sasha Maria Suarez’s new book “An Ojibwe Home in the City” details how generations of Ojibwe women created a home for their community and tribal members in the Twin Cities. In the birthplace of the American Indian Movement, she writes how Ojiwe women quietly but powerfully refused to let their culture and knowledge disappear.  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Twin Cities Horror Festival  An Ojibwe Home in the City: White Earth Women and Community Organizing in Minneapolis If you enjoyed today's interview with the Executive Director at Explore Minnesota, Lauren Bennett McGinty, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 13th episode: Explore Minnesota Minneapolis Regional Chamber The Cedar Cultural Center 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.

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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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