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Are the Twin Cities #1 for Women’s Sports? Plus, What To Buy Right Now at the Farmers Market
May 5, 2026
35m 11s
Don’t Fall For These Scams! Plus, St. Paul's (Un)banned Influencer
May 4, 2026
38m 48s
May Day Strike, Grooming Felony Bill Passes, HCMC Gets $150M
May 1, 2026
30m 52s
Big Tomato Conspiracy, Theater Bag Essentials, and Must-Dos for May
Apr 30, 2026
37m 16s
Rising Xcel Bills, Street Band Fest, and How Would Klobuchar Govern?
Apr 29, 2026
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| 5/5/26 |  Are the Twin Cities #1 for Women’s Sports? Plus, What To Buy Right Now at the Farmers Market | As spring ramps up, you might be wondering what the best produce to get at farmers markets is – besides ramps of course! City Cast Twin Cities Host Sean McPherson gets the down low from beyond beurre blanc’s Kirstie Kimball on what to snag and how to act (please don’t try and barter with the farmers) at our farmers markets. Plus Saara Hassoun, president of our USL W Soccer team the Minnesota Aurora, gets into why the Twin Cities might be America's best metro area for women athletes … and what we could still improve. Finally, we open up a big, overflowing mailbag and Executive Producer Anna Weggel gives her cottage cheese power ranking. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Guide to Mill City Market (beyond beurre blanc) 3 Places to Get Local Vegetables All Year Long (beyond beurre blanc) Aurora FC Learn more about the sponsors of this May 5th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 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. | 35m 11s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | Don’t Fall For These Scams! Plus, St. Paul's (Un)banned Influencer✨ | scamsTikTok+3 | Kyle Stokes | Axios | St. PaulSt. Paul parks | scamsTikTok+5 | Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | 38m 48s | |
| 5/1/26 | May Day Strike, Grooming Felony Bill Passes, HCMC Gets $150M | It's May Day, and organizers are calling for no work, no school, and no shopping. Sean and PaviElle dig into the history and meaning of one-day strikes. Then they’ll share a handful of Twin Cities wins including a show recommendation, HCMC funding, and the Minnesota House's unanimous 133-0 vote to make child grooming a felony. Finally, Melissa Townsend, Senior Audio Producer at the Star Tribune, joins to talk about Essential Minnesota, the Strib's new weekly podcast that goes deep on one important local story at a time. BONUS CHAT: If you’re a Neighbor, you can stick around for a discussion where the team shares genuinely helpful mental health tune-ups for spring. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Working-Class Resistance Forced ICE Out of Minneapolis (Jacobin) The History and Meaning Behind Minnesota's General Strike and Economic Blackout (MPR News) Some Businesses That Closed for Minnesota General Strike Won't Shut Down for National One (CBS News) Minnesota Senate approves funding to rescue Hennepin Healthcare from closure (CBS News) Senate Passes Bill to Stabilize HCMC and Struggling Minnesota Hospitals (MN Legislature) Minnesota bill that would make grooming a felony unanimously passes House (CBS News) HMong Futures: The Future of Us (Theater Mu) Learn more about the sponsors of this May 1st episode: TaskRabbit Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 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. | 30m 52s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | Big Tomato Conspiracy, Theater Bag Essentials, and Must-Dos for May | We kick off May in the Twin Cities with a curated guide to the month's best activities, including theater recommendations, Cinco de Mayo, and Art-A-Whirl. Sean, Anna and Tane dive into Minnesota Statehood Day traditions and social media controversy over gardening. Then, they open up an overflowing mailbag with listener feedback on everything from Boundary Waters mining to transit dreams, plus ice cream recommendations and Mother's Day planning tips. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: May in the Twin Cities (City Cast) The Wizard of Oz (Children’s Theater) Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (Guthrie Theatre) Minnesota State Capitol's Unique Electrolier (Minnesota Senate Media Services) Mayday Parade Cinco De Mayo on the West Side (West Side Fiestas) Art-A-Whirl Event Website (Art-A-Whirl) Save the BWCA Learn more about the sponsors of this April 30th episode: TaskRabbit Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Minnesota Opera Xcel Energy Minneapolis Institute of Art 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. | 37m 16s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | Rising Xcel Bills, Street Band Fest, and How Would Klobuchar Govern? | Is your Xcel bill going up? It’s not your imagination. The utility company is allowed to temporarily raise prices on your utilities while the government considers its request for a more permanent price hike. Annie Levenson-Falk of the Citizens Utility Board shares what you should know about the increase. Plus, you’ve probably heard and seen Brass Solidarity on your social media. They’re celebrating the power of sonic resistance at MinneHONK this weekend, a festival of street bands. Finally, what would an Amy Klobuchar governorship look like? We consult our oracle Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: MinneHONK! Citizens Utility Board Xcel Rate Increase Public Hearings What kind of governor would Amy Klobuchar be? Learn more about the sponsors of this April 29th episode: TaskRabbit Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 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. | 39m 12s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | Trash Debate On Fire, Springboard's Next Chapter, and Medicine Meets Art | Activists with the Zero Burn Coalition have ended a 12-day hunger strike protesting Minneapolis’ HERC trash incinerator, but what happens next? Host Sean McPherson and Racket co-owner Em Cassel dig into where Hennepin County's big trash debate goes from here. Plus, Laura Zabel reflects on her two decades leading Springboard for the Arts, and Dr. Tseganesh Selameab previews “The Art of Medicine” at the Parkway Theater, a show where doctors step onstage to share personal, vulnerable stories from their work. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Hunger strikers say they'll keep pushing for closure of incinerator (MPR News) Why Activists Went on Hunger Strike Over a Trash Incinerator (Mother Jones) Roper: Hunger strikers say the government is wrong about incinerator’s risks. I don’t buy it. (Star Tribune) Counterpoint | Here’s what’s missing in the debate over Hennepin County’s garbage burner (Star Tribune) A new chapter for Executive Director Laura Zabel (Springboard For The Arts) The Art of Medicine: For The Moment // An Evening of Medical Storytelling (Parkway Theater) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 28th episode: TaskRabbit Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 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. | 34m 12s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | Shiny New Lynx Roster. Plus, Celebrating Cinco De Mayo | Will the Lynx make it to the championships this year? ZoneCoverage reporter Andrew Dukowitz gives us a lay of the land. With new million dollar contracts and a new roster, we’re waiting for Napheesa Collier to come back and bring us to the championships. Plus, St. Paul’s West Side is the place to be during Cinco De Mayo. Santino Franco plans the celebrations and shares what not to miss. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Neighbor Today! West Side Fiestas If you enjoyed this interview with Sam Holt, the Senior Partner Development Manager for TaskRabbit, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 27th episode: TaskRabbit Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 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. | 40m 25s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 | No, You Can't Bet On Your Own Election. Plus, Peace Prize for the Black Hart | It's Friday, so we're celebrating some Twin Cities Wins with vocalist and contributor PaviElle French. We also chat with Wes Burdine, owner of the Black Hart of St. Paul, about a peace prize he was recently awarded by a German soccer club and how he saw the Midway neighborhood stand together during Operation Metro Surge. We also have a bonus segment exclusively for our City Cast Neighbors about our favorite bookstores in the Twin Cities, as this Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day. If you're not already a part of our membership program, you can sign up now for bonus content like this and ad-free listening on all of our episodes. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Cornbread’s 99th B-Day Party CONTINUES 4/25 at Hook and Ladder Post Modern Times Update New restaurant selected for Minneapolis space soon-to-be vacated by Owamni (Bring Me The News) Minnesota congressional candidate caught betting on outcome of his election (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 24th episode: Minneapolis Institute of Art 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. | 32m 09s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | The BWCA Mining Ban Is Gone. Now What? Plus, Twin Cities' Cover Band Moment | The Biden-era moratorium on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is gone. Pete Stauber's bill passed Congress, and the future of one of Minnesota's most beloved wilderness areas is suddenly a lot less certain. We talk with Joe Friedrichs of Paddle and Portage about what it means, what comes next, and whether there's any reason for hope. Then: have you noticed a lot more cover bands on Twin Cities stages lately? Racket's Jay Boller has, and he wrote a great piece about it. We get into the economics, the nostalgia, and what it means for original artists in this city. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor today! Stauber notches win with successful push to end mining ban near Boundary Waters (Strib) Big win for mining as Senate votes to remove moratorium on Boundary Waters watershed (MinnPost) Cover Me Impressed: Are We Living Through a Twin Cities Cover-Band Boom? (Racket) Learn more about the sponsors of this January 22nd episode: Minnesota Opera Xcel Energy 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. | 38m 41s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | These Lawyers Are Still Fighting ICE. Plus, Studbudz Break Up and MN Compass | Beloved Lynx duo Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, aka Studbudz, are breaking up as Hiedeman has signed with the Seattle Storm. Heartbreak all around. Minnesota Compass compiles all the info you’d want to know about the state, and apparently lots of people have been interested in us lately. Plus, the Minnesota Habeas Project is literally helping free immigrants from unlawful detention. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor today! MN Compass Minnesota Habeas Project No more StudBudz: PG Natisha Hiedeman leaving Lynx in free agency Learn more about the sponsors of this April 22nd episode: Minneapolis Institute of Art 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. | 39m 23s | ||||||
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| 4/21/26 | Can the State Save HCMC? Also, Pick Up Trash With Us! | HCMC is in dire financial straits, and legislators are running out of time to provide funding to keep the hospital open. Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley joins the podcast to talk about how the hospital got into this position, and how they are trying to get out. Later, Lilydale Mayor Lyle Hanzal joins the conversation to talk about a river cleanup this weekend in "the most awesome square mile in the Twin Cities." Come out to Lilydale Regional Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to hang out with the City Cast Twin Cities team and pick up some trash along the Mississippi River. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Senate Committee Advances HCMC Stabilization Funding in Health and Human Services Budget Bill (MinneapoliMedia) House lawmakers present plan to repurpose ballpark tax in HCMC rescue bid (Minnesota Legislature) Hennepin County commissioners give HERC hunger strikers the silent treatment (Sahan Journal) Budget woes force 100 job cuts at Hennepin County’s safety-net hospital (Star Tribune) Lilydale park cleanup RSVP Learn more about the sponsors of this April 21st episode: Minneapolis Institute of Art 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. | 38m 57s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | Why did Mpls Ban Bathhouses? Plus, Stoner Xmas | The Minneapolis City Council banned adult bathhouses 40 years ago. Now, they’re considering decriminalizing these spaces, which were often safe places for gay men to relax, get resources, and have sex. Public historian Noah Barth and MPR News producer Sam Stroozas tell us how the ban is a legacy of policing homosexuality. Plus, it’s 4/20 a.k.a Stoner Christmas. Racket editor and co-owner Jessica Armbruster shares her favorite products to mark the holiday. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: As Minneapolis reconsiders its adult bathhouse ban, here’s what to know about the history (MPR) Adult bathhouses were a part of Minneapolis nightlife. Then police and panic pushed them out (MPR) Weed Weviews: 4 Things I Tried in March (Racket) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 20th episode: Minneapolis Institute of Art 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. | 40m 20s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | Will Michelin Help Mpls Restaurants? Plus, 'Intergenerational Healing' through Theater | Michelin announced that Minneapolis (and not St. Paul) will be included in its upcoming Great Lakes Guide, and they will be issuing stars to the restaurants in town that they deem worthy. Minnesota's independent food critic Kirstie Kimball joins host Sean McPherson and contributor PaviElle French to break down what that could mean for the Twin Cities food scene, and who Michelin is likely to leave behind. The team also celebrates some Twin Cities Wins for the week, and sits down with local playwright Katie Ka Vang to discuss her upcoming show, "Hmong Futures: The Future of Us", which is playing now at Theater Mu through May 3. And for our City Cast Neighbors only, we have a bonus segment covering super secret springtime activities that us City Cast staffers are looking forward to now that we're finally emerging from winter. You can sign up to be a Neighbor here to get access to weekly bonus content, ad-free listening, exclusive events, and more. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Minnesota Dining is Worth More than Michelin Stars (beyond beurre blanc) What you need to know about Michelin and its Minneapolis debut (Star Tribune) Price of prestige? Minneapolis paying $750K for Michelin Guide spot (KSTP) YALL MICHELIN IS COMING - MPLS is finally getting our stars!!! (Reddit) Report: Minnesota’s hospitality industry ‘on the brink of no return’ (Star Tribune) Record Store Day At Electric Fetus MSP named nation's least-stressful airport (Bring Me The News) Hmong Futures: The Future of Us Learn more about the sponsors of this April 17th episode: Minneapolis Institute of Art Berlin 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. | 32m 27s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | Why Are MSP Flights so Expensive? Plus, D&D Turns 52 | Dungeons and Dragons is about to turn 52, which can trace its roots back to a basement right here in St. Paul. Contributor Hans Buetow and producer Molly Abbattista tell us how these game sessions have become a place to find community in the age of disconnection. Plus, why are flights out of MSP so costly compared to other airports? Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler says Delta’s eating up the competition. But his flight first rule might save you some money. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Thrifty Traveler America's Most Stressful Airports (Mozio) Kevin Washington (Instagram) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 16th episode: Minneapolis Institute of Art Berlin Xcel Energy 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. | 33m 17s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | This Fish Could Tank an Economy. Plus, Hollywood Beavers | The invasive lamprey fish once ran wild in the Great Lakes, eating into a bustling fishing industry. The federal program that got it under control is at risk of being cut. Journalist Katie Thornton talks about why us city slickers should care. Plus, when Pixar started making a movie about beavers, they called up beaver expert Emily Fairfax. By the end of the episode, you’ll be a beaver stan, too. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Neighbor! The Feds Who Kill Blood-Sucking Parasites (New Yorker) Meet the UMN beaver expert with a ‘Hoppers’ character named for her (Pioneer Press) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 15th episode: Minneapolis Institute of Art Berlin 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. | 30m 42s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | $6M in Rent Relief. Plus, Beer Buyers and Music Archivers | Who picks the beer at your local liquor store? Racket did a story focusing on the local superstar tastemakers and what they’re looking for. Talk about a cool job. Minneapolis is finally making rental assistance available to residents, we’ll tell you what you need to know. Plus, the Minnesota Music Archive Project is on a mission to preserve all of our music, not just the biggies. Executive Director Mitch Thompson shares why he’s excited to keep local legacy alive in the age of algorithms. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Neighbor! Meet the Guys Who Decide What Beers Appear at Your Local Liquor Store (Racket) Latino-led nonprofit CLUES is ready to be part of the solution to post-Metro Surge housing crisis (MinnPost) Minneapolis set to launch $6 million in post-surge rental assistance (Sahan Journal) St. Paul will open two-day window to apply for emergency rental assistance (Sahan Journal) Emergency Rent Assistance Program (St. Paul) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 14th episode: Minneapolis Institute of Art Berlin 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. | 34m 14s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Newcomer's Guide to the Twin Cities. Plus, WTF are Data Centers? | Welcome, Twin Cities newbies! 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 April 13th episode: Minneapolis Institute of Art Berlin 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. | 40m 15s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | Will MPD Chief Get Another Term? Plus, Rondo Resilience | The long-vacant Sears near the state Capitol has a new owner, and hopefully soon, a new life. The Rondo Community Land Trust is promising to replace it with a mixed-use space. Listen on to hear how the org is putting land back into community hands. Plus, although Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara was lauded as a changemaker at the start of his term, it’s not clear he’ll get a second. What can he do to survive 22 open misconduct complaints and being $20 million over budget? Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Rondo land trust purchases long-empty St. Paul Sears building (MPR News) How St. Paul Became Home to Minnesota’s First Commercial Community Land Trust (Next City) Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara’s future in the job in doubt (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 10th episode: Taskrabbit Minneapolis Institute of Art 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. | 34m 11s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | 'Minnesota's Batman,' HCMC In Trouble, and New Music from jeremy messersmith | A masked vigilante in Minneapolis who goes by the name of "NoMark" has amassed over half a million followers on social media for his crime-fighting antics. But is that really what the city needs? Host Sean McPherson and contributor Tane Danger discuss. Musician Jeremy Messersmith joins to talk about his new album, “Fox Coyote,” and his April 24–25 release shows at the Parkway Theater, plus his dos and don’ts for hosting house shows. Sean and Tane also get into escalating financial trouble at Hennepin County Medical Center, including leadership turnover and a push for legislative approval to raise a downtown Minneapolis sales tax to help fund the hospital, with potential service closures looming. Check out jeremy messersmith's new album, Fox/Coyote Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ‘Minnesota’s Batman’ is a true-crime saga stranger than fiction (Star Tribune) With HCMC's survival threatened, staff and leaders call for state action (MinnPost) HCMC administrator resigned over ‘micromanagement’ by Hennepin County commissioners (Star Tribune) Former interim CEO is returning to run HCMC’s cash-strapped health system (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 9th episode: Taskrabbit Minneapolis Institute of Art Xcel Energy 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. | 35m 49s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Falling Loons, Food Deserts, and What New ICE Footage Actually Shows | What should you do if you see a loon falling from the sky? You’ll know after listening to this episode, and we’ll explain why Minnesota's state bird sometimes drops from the sky. Plus, the city of Minneapolis quietly released video footage from the night an ICE agent shot a man in North Minneapolis back in January, and it tells a very different story than what the Department of Homeland Security put out. Later, freelance journalist Anya Armentrout joins to talk about her recent story with the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder about why Minnesota ranks seventh worst in the country for grocery store access, which Twin Cities neighborhoods are hit hardest, and the local organizations getting creative to bring food to people who need it most. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Minnesota Loon Rescue: 855-552-1500 Icy air sends loons falling from the sky | MPR News (MPR News) Loons fall from the sky in Wisconsin; late April cold snap to blame (MPR News) Food Deserts Twin Cities Grocery Access Solutions (Spokesman-Recorder) New footage of nonfatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis contradicts agency’s self-defense claims (Star Tribune) Newly Obtained Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account (The New York Times) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 8th episode: Taskrabbit Minneapolis Institute of Art 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. | 37m 16s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | Remembering an Iconic MPLS ‘Guncle.’ Plus, George Floyd Square Construction | If you don’t know Roy Blakey, you should. Blakey traveled the world as a theatrical ice skater and later became the forefather of male nude photography. His niece, Keri Pickett, captures his legacy in her new documentary “Uncle Roy,” premiering at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. Plus, after much controversy and many community workshops, the city’s plan for George Floyd Square is in place. But organizers who turned the place into an autonomous zone remain resolute. What’s next for the memorial? Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Uncle Roy (MSP Film) ‘No Justice, No Streets’: 4 years after murder, George Floyd Square stands in protest (MPR News) Redesign of George Floyd Square to begin this summer (Star Tribune) 38th & Chicago Re-envisioned (City of Minneapolis) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 7th episode: Taskrabbit Minneapolis Institute of Art 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. | 35m 55s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | The ‘Dirtbag’ Lawyer Helping Immigrants. Plus, St. Paul Art Crawl | Dan Suitor is one of many lawyers in the Twin Cities who have pivoted to helping free immigrants from ICE custody by filing habeas petitions. But he doesn’t do immigration law. As a self-described "dirtbag" lawyer, Suitor shares why the moment compelled him to step outside his comfort zone. Suitor also explains why advocates’ fight to temporarily change the pre-eviction notice window from 30 days to 60 days is important. Plus, check out the St. Paul Art Crawl and excellent local music this week. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: The Minneapolis “Dirtbag Lawyer” Challenging ICE Detentions—and Winning (Mother Jones) Red Planet at MetroNOME MSPIFF Opening Night Gifted Handz live album recording at Berlin St. Paul Art Crawl 2026 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 6th episode: Taskrabbit Minneapolis Institute of Art 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. | 33m 48s | ||||||
| 4/5/26 | 'Your City Could Be Better': Denver’s Bet on a Women’s Soccer Stadium — Presented By City Cast Twin Cities | If you are a fan of the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx, you already know how incredible women's sports are! While more and more people are embracing women’s sports, Denver is only the second city in the U.S. to build a stadium specifically for women’s soccer. Will betting on women’s sports drive Denver’s economy or will Denverites be left paying the price for another stadium? City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Denver podcast host Bree Davies about why Denver has invested so much into having sports downtown, how Denver has capitalized on repurposing old industrial spaces, and how bad traffic gets when all your sports are downtown. Plus, is it better to have a Mayor with or without aims for a greater political office? Mentioned on the show: The $tadium Game: Inside the lucrative world of Colorado’s pro sports stadiums [The Denver Post] Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. | 29m 03s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 | The State of Sex Work in the TC. Plus, Best Breakfast Spots | The Twin Cities punches above its weight when it comes to breakfast. In fact, host Sean McPherson will argue any day that we do breakfast better than anywhere else. With so many great spots to choose from, Sean is joined by celebrated food critic and our newest City Cast contributor, Kirstie Kimball, as well as contributor Hans Buetow, to highlight the best of the best. Later, executive director of the Sex Workers Outreach Project, Andi Snow, joins the conversation to discuss the state of sex work in the Twin Cities, how labor organizing works for sex workers, and how our cities' sex workers responded to Operation Metro Surge. Check out the excellent breakfast spots mentioned in today's episode: Al's Breakfast for a waffle Dahlia for a croissant Darling for savory waffles (old Birchwood location) Herbst in St. Paul for the duck waffle Churchill St. for blueberry hotcakes cooked in bacon fat Isles Bun and Coffee for the best cinnamon bun in the Twin Cities Diane's Place (go at 8 a.m. on a weekday to easily get a spot at the bar) Post Modern Times for vegan donuts on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and their Southside Hash Our Kitchen for the best hash browns in the Twin Cities Scramblin' Egg for their deep-fried hash brown bites So Yen for their congee Lito's Burritos for their breakfast burrito Andy's Garage in Midtown Global Market for the best breakfast tacos in the Twin Cities El Taco Riendo for the best chilaquiles in the Twin Cities Black Walnut for the best quiche in the Twin Cities Bellecour for a close runner-up for best quiche Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: SWOP Gun Club (SWOP Minneapolis) These sex workers in Minneapolis never thought they would own a gun. Then ICE came to town (MPR News) New Minneapolis Stripper Guild is building solidarity among downtown dancers (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 3rd episode: Xcel Energy 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. | 42m 20s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | “Surveillance Pricing” on Groceries? Plus, Your April Guide | In the future, grocery stores could use data they’ve collected on you to change the price of your bananas (or other food of choice). Though that reality isn’t here yet, Sen. Lindsey Port wants to preempt this “surveillance pricing.” Plus, we go chasin’ waterfalls (and hot dogs) for this month’s events guide. Also – Aldi or Aldi’s? Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Backlash builds against AI-powered digital price tags in stores (Strib) SF 4711 Uncle Roy Learn more about the sponsors of this April 2nd episode: Minneapolis Institute of Art 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. | 37m 52s | ||||||
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