Stay connected to what’s happening in the Twin Cities. 🎙️ Daily podcast hosted by Sean McPherson 📫 Free newsletter: twincities.citycast.fm/https://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mvq2mpare22jToday: Why is Minneapolis Public Schools calling school closures "transformation"? Plus, HmongTown Marketplace faces foreclosure. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/school-closures-and-more-foreclosures17 Sep 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvq2mpare22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mvnqqaeggk2pToday: Would you eat meatloaf dippers if Bon Iver made a jingle for them? Plus, a mural festival and steal this topical Halloween costume idea. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/bon-ivers-meatloaf-jingle-mural-art-festival-and-tc-halloween-costumes16 Sep 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnqqaeggk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mvkxqtzgos2zToday: What it takes to (not) finish a bike race, as told by @biketrouble.bsky.social. Plus, another L for the brewery industry (😢) and how DHS is using facial recognition to spy on us. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/the-feds-know-your-face-plus-trouble-brewing-at-summit-and-a-harrowing-duluth-race15 Sep 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkxqtzgos2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mvib6j6kq22yToday: City issues are county issues. We're talking to county commissioner hopefuls to spotlight this under-discussed race. Up first – Rebecca Noecker and María Isa Pérez-Vega, who are vying for Ramsey County District 5. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/two-candidates-face-off-and-a-mailbag-of-hot-takes14 Sep 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvib6j6kq22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mv6qecty2222Today: Buses, Waymos, NIMBYs ... and a nature concert as the palate cleanser. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/como-ave-bus-wars-drivers-in-waymos-and-immersive-outdoor-listening10 Sep 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6qecty2222https://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mv3nxzphms2qToday: It was a politically-charged State Fair. We recap the highlights. Plus, watch artists transform a downtown St. Paul underpass this weekend. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/fair-drama-stolen-posters-failed-handshake-stunt-and-a-doxxed-crop-artist09 Sep 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3nxzphms2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3muziofzh7s2gToday: Our mayoral fiats and doomsday prepping for winter. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/what-would-you-do-as-mayor-plus-winter-coping-strategies08 Sep 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muziofzh7s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mupiwkjkrc2eToday: Unused shelter beds and not enough Porta Potties. Life for unhoused hasn't gotten any easier since St. Paul cleared the Pig's Eye encampment. Plus, a documentary on the State Fair that will "make the familiar strange." https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/where-did-pigs-eye-residents-go-plus-the-fair-documentary04 Sep 2026 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupiwkjkrc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mums53qmnk24Today: How a Southside backyard reunion spawned 17 annual celebrations. Plus, cowboy-hat wearing feds and more cops at the State Fair. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/cowboy-hat-feds-at-the-state-fair-plus-southside-back-in-the-day-and-cheese-ooze03 Sep 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mums53qmnk24https://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3muhl3botzk2gToday: What we ate at the State Fair. Plus, Anoka vs Anoka municipal beef, and all the Okotoberfests you can take. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/bestworst-foods-at-the-fair-revenge-in-anoka-oktoberfests01 Sep 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhl3botzk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mufexeztbk2kToday: Do Re #MeToo returns to the stage to reclaim sexist rock songs and raise money for abortion access. Plus, did you know we have our own version of Tiny Desk? Imagine a rap band in a bike shop. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/reclaiming-sexist-songs-at-the-parkway-plus-hear-our-version-of-tiny-desk31 Aug 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufexeztbk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mu5spn37hs2gToday: We talk to Central High School's principal about her thoughts on the $214 Meta settlement with Minnesota. Stop by Dan Patch to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day at the Fair. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/metas-dollar214-million-minnesota-settlement-st-pauls-phone-free-schools-and-indigenous-peoples-day-at-the-fair28 Aug 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5spn37hs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mu32rhui622oToday: @twincitiestoiletpaperreviews.com on where to go number two at the State Fair (if you're brave). State treasure Kevin Kling talks about storytelling across the aisle. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/where-to-poop-at-the-fair-plus-50-years-of-storytelling27 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu32rhui622ohttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mtyjepa4kk2mToday: Bad week for Target's PR team. Plus, @clairecarlson.bsky.social explains why Minneapolis is in a race against time to replace lead pipes. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/two-target-dramas-one-big-mining-ban-and-minneapolis-lead-pipe-scramble26 Aug 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyjepa4kk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mtvxyyfn2s2gToday: Can you count how many times we said "cheese curds" in today's episode? https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/state-fair-must-eats-union-bingo-on-dan-patch-and-a-4-h-musical-thatll-wreck-you25 Aug 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvxyyfn2s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mttr3wcukc2vToday: Post Modern Times tried a radical business model. What will they do next? Plus, a home cooked meal by and for those far from home. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/what-happens-when-a-restaurant-has-no-prices-plus-the-local-dinner-series-run-by-grandmas24 Aug 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttr3wcukc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mtlwr3vlzs2pToday: Mayor Jacob Frey's budget proposal would lead to a $3 million budget deficit for Minneapolis parks, @jason4parks.bsky.social says. What's behind rising costs? Plus, an interview with the Children's Theatre first core company member. ⭐️ https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/a-dollar5-million-park-board-showdown-plus-pinocchio-returns-to-childrens-theatre21 Aug 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlwr3vlzs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mtjzdb46g226Today: The Bond Between, an animal rescue, helped people who self-deported stay with their pets. Now, they're doing the same for people in addiction treatment. Plus, the first Midwest Black Book Fair is this Saturday. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/these-suburbs-are-more-diverse-than-the-tc-plus-mns-first-ever-black-book-fair-and-reuniting-pets-with-deported-owners20 Aug 2026 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjzdb46g226https://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mtgu6zbgwk2pToday: @franifio.bsky.social on why national media should treat all elections with the same respect as Minnesota's. Plus, fish fry behind Post Modern Times, line down the block for Thai Tea Biscotti – here are pop-ups worth waiting for. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/why-all-elections-should-get-the-mn-treatment-plus-pop-ups-worth-the-line19 Aug 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgu6zbgwk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mtbvtw74fc2wToday: Your neighborhood ShotSpotter is listening. But how accurate is it? Plus, why Minneapolis and St. Paul never merged into one city. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/shotspotters-false-positives-the-whiskey-scheme-that-built-st-paul-and-korean-inspired-live-guitar17 Aug 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbvtw74fc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3msvct7yq2224Today: It was a historic primary election, but what's next? Breweries see a glimmer of hope despite pending hemp ban, and St. Paul voters will be able to decide on "Right to Repair" after all. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/a-lifeline-for-weed-drinks-st-paul-cant-stop-right-to-repair-and-whats-after-primaries12 Aug 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvct7yq2224https://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mssspvrqf22hToday: @egyptoknuckles.bsky.social reports that Arab coffee shops are creating space for late-night hangs, without alcohol. Plus, it's primary day. We hear from candidates Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and businessman Kendall Qualls. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/cultural-cafes-as-third-spaces-plus-peggy-flanagan-on-medicare-for-all-and-kendall-qualls-on-what-all-minnesotans-want11 Aug 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssspvrqf22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3msqg7gxpxk2rToday: The Twin Cities are still reeling from a summer of gun violence. Can restorative justice give us solutions? Plus, we hear from Rep. Angie Craig and Rep. Cedrick Frazier before primary day. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/angie-craig-on-the-laken-riley-act-and-cedrick-frazier-on-equity-in-the-legal-system-plus-mns-office-of-restorative-practices10 Aug 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqg7gxpxk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3msh3khtsz225At the state Capitol: The 'Iran War Participation Trophy' addressed to President Trump by the anonymous artist collective The Secret Handshake, critiquing the U.S. war on Iran. The traveling sculpture is headed to Chicago after Friday.06 Aug 2026 22:26 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3msh3khtsz225https://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3msgax64rjk2rToday: The city still hasn't moved Heritage Park residents out. Plus, our first in a series of candidate interviews. We sit down with Hennepin County candidate Hao Nguyen. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/heritage-park-update-and-hao-nguyen-on-ice-prosecutions-plus-state-fair-dinos-and-fat-beach-day06 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgax64rjk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3msdpklpkxk2tToday: It's shaping up to be a spicy primary, TPT reporter @marylahammer.bsky.social tells us. Plus, @combs0294.bsky.social reports the Feds' case in the Cities Church protest is falling apart. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/races-to-watch-in-tuesdays-primaries-plus-feds-faltering-in-cities-church-protest-case05 Aug 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdpklpkxk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3msbczhqhkc2aToday: St. Paul begins clearing one its biggest unsheltered encampments tomorrow. Plus, the abduction of Jacob Wetterling changed childhoods forever. A new documentary captures the family's resilience. And get weird at Minnesota Fringe Fest. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/st-paul-to-clear-encampments-plus-jacob-wetterling-doc-and-fringe-fest04 Aug 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbczhqhkc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mrx66tialk2iToday: Allegations of sexual harassment against the St. Paul mayor pile up. Elon Musk wants to stop Minnesota's law that bans nonconsensual AI porn. But good news – video stores are one step closer to coming back. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/mayor-her-harassment-allegations-musk-sues-mn-for-ai-porn-and-a-new-mpls-video-store31 Jul 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrx66tialk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/citycasttwincities.bsky.social/post/3mruspgkcrc2eToday: After more than a decade, neighbors in East Phillips won their fight for an urban farm at the Roof Depot site. But how do you grow plants in a polluted area? Plus, get some cheese curds and enjoy the State Fair's free music. https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/the-12-year-fight-for-an-urban-farm-plus-free-music-at-the-state-fair30 Jul 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:4hlbnbtcptcffpghfltkeyeh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruspgkcrc2e