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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.
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- 2 days ago34 min
Toxic Soil at St. Paul's Largest Encampment. Plus, Freshwater Mussels and a Queer Dance Party
Since the City of St. Paul closed the homeless encampment at Pig's Eye Park, hundreds of residents have moved into another encampment near Shepard Road and Randolph Avenue. The Randolph encampment exists on what used to be a junk yard, and MinnPost reporters Maddie Robinson and Shay Scanlan recently found high levels of lead in the ground that could be poisoning the residents there. They join today's episode of the podcast to talk about it. We also speak with DJ Caiked Up and musician Diane Miller about a super fun queer dance party they're hosting tonight at Icehouse. And it's Friday, so we want to celebrate some wins from the week! Racket Co-founder and City Cast contributor Em Cassel helps round up some of the good news stories from this week. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Dangerous levels of lead and other toxins taint soil at St. Paul homeless encampment (MinnPost) Spring Lake Park Mayor election results in tie, winner to be chosen by lottery (FOX 9) Mussels regaining a foothold in the upper Mississippi River after decades of decline (MinnPost) Union Depot is ready for the holidays with a donated tree (and an earlier start for the European Christmas Market) (Pioneer Press) Nicollet reopening through Kmart parking lot (Lyndale Neighborhood Association) Bob Dylan meets the Pope (Star Tribune) Tomboy Takeover presented by Caiked Up (Icehouse) Learn more about the sponsors of this November 6th episode: Enjoy Illinois Twin Cities Con - Use code "FREEKIDSTCC" for free kid tickets 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.
- 3 days ago37 min
Democrats Win Big. What Will They Do Next? (w/ Mary Lahammer)
It’s blue most of the way down, as Democrats have regained control of the Legislature. What will they do with the power? Who will replace Amy Klobuchar as U.S. Senator? Will Republicans reconsider their messaging and strategy? Veteran political reporter Mary Lahammer from Twin Cities PBS joins us to prognosticate on what the results tell us about voter priorities. Take a swig each time we say “trifecta” in this episode. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Mary Lahammer on X Learn more about the sponsors of this November 5th episode: Enjoy Illinois Twin Cities Con - Use code "FREEKIDSTCC" for free kid tickets 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.
- 4 days ago42 min
DFL Trifecta is Back, With First Woman Governor
Minnesota woke up to a new political reality, and we were up at 5 a.m. to break it all down, including Amy Klobuchar's historic governor's win, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s win for a U.S. Senate seat, the DFL's path to another trifecta, and tight local races from Hennepin County to Ramsey County. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Minnesota general election results 2026 (Star Tribune) Sahan Journal banned from Minnesota GOP election watch party (Sahan Journal) If you enjoyed today's interview with the Chief Executive Officer at the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Mike Logan, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 4th episode: Enjoy Illinois Twin Cities Con - Use code "FREEKIDSTCC" for free kid tickets 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 days ago41 min
How To Stay Engaged After Election Day. Plus, SPPS Budget Woes and Best Soups
After a five hour school board meeting filled with protesters, the St. Paul School Board decided not to eliminate about 16 English language teaching positions in the middle of the school year. The district is short on funding as after Operation Metro Surge, they have less English language learners enrolled than projected. Sahan Journal education reporter Becky Dernbach joins today's episode to break down how St. Paul is closing the funding gap instead. Later, Dr. Amber Alton (@docamberalton) talks about the local races they're watching most closely today and how to stay engaged after Election Day. Minnesota's independent food critic Kirstie Kimball of beyond beurre blanc also lets us know where to find her favorite soups in the Twin Cities now that it's officially soup season. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: St. Paul approves early retirement plan to avoid cutting 16 English-language teachers midyear (Sahan Journal) St. Paul school board delays English language teacher cuts after raucous meeting (Sahan Journal) St. Paul schools could cut 16 English language teachers midyear (Sahan Journal) My Go-To Order at Cafe Yoto (beyond beurre blanc) Learn more about the sponsors of this November 3rd episode: Enjoy Illinois Twin Cities Con - Use code "FREEKIDSTCC" for free kid tickets 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.
- 6 days ago43 min
Sizzling County Politics. Plus, Local Solidarity with Cornell’s Jane Doe
Last month, a Cornell University student testified she’d been sexually assaulted by several frat brothers. Minnesota Daily journalist Kyra Deters reports that students at the University of Minnesota took to the streets in solidarity. Will this case change how colleges address rape culture? Plus, writer Taylor Dahlin helps us brace for impact before Election Day, and Lonely’s Bar in St. Anthony Main shows the enduring appeal of cheap beer, lowbrow food, and a good atmosphere. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Campus rally calls for accountability and change for sexual assault survivors (The Minnesota Daily) Lonely’s Bar Feels Like It’s Been Around Forever. In a Way, It Kind of Has. (Racket) Taylor Dahlin If you enjoyed today's interview with the CEO/President of Galena County Tourism, Terry Mattson, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 2nd episode: Enjoy Illinois Twin Cities Con - Use code "FREEKIDSTCC" for free kid tickets 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.
- 1 weeks ago38 min
How the Media Legitimizes Racist Rhetoric. Plus, November's Best Concerts, Theater, and Bike Rides
Independent journalist Molly Priesmeyer recently dug into the Star Tribune's use of the term "Somali gangs" in its reporting, and found that the use of the term skyrocketed after Republican Congressman Tom Emmer made it one of his main talking points. Today, Molly joins the podcast to talk about the real-world consequences that can be caused by framing a story the wrong way, and how media outlets and government officials can do better. Also, we're at the end of the month, so it's time for our November Guide! Tune in for our team's recommendations on all the best things to do around the Twin Cities this month. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: How the Star Tribune Turned Republican “Somali Gangs” Rhetoric Into an Election-Year Crime Narrative (By Design) Your Guide to November 2026 in the Twin Cities (City Cast Twin Cities) Man jumps on moving school bus, credited for saving kids (ABC News) John Legend stops into St. Paul brewery to meet with community leaders (Bring Me The News) Northside Achievement Zone Freeamerica Unidos MN Unidos MN and Urban Growler's instagram post Learn more about the sponsors of this October 30th episode: Explore Minnesota Minneapolis Institute of Art 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.
- 1 weeks ago33 min
The Right to Repair Your Sink. Plus, 12 AM Releases Are so Back
St. Paul, you’ll be voting on a new ordinance that would let renters make their own repairs. We’ll explain why the city is fighting this policy in court. Reporter Brian Martucci explains how election officials are bracing for federal interference, and why that’s extraordinary. Plus, Inkwell Booksellers Co. hosted a midnight release party for the new “A Court of Thorns and Roses.” In the digital age, owner Elizabeth Foster shows how bookstores are bringing people together in analog ways. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: On Election Day, polling sites should be ‘islands of calm,’ says Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon (MinnPost) St. Paul voters to weigh in on ‘Right to Repair’ in November (Pioneer Press) Inkwell Booksellers Company Learn more about the sponsors of this October 29th episode: Explore Minnesota Minneapolis Institute of Art 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.
- 1 weeks ago46 min
Mpls School Board Candidate Interviews, and Chloe Radcliffe's Very Petty Billboards
Incumbent school board member and board Treasurer Abdul Abdi and challenger Ben Lattimore are running against each other to represent Northeast and Southeast Minneapolis on the Minneapolis Public Schools Board. Today, they both join the podcast to discuss how they would govern if they win next week's election. Later, Minnesota-born comedian Chloe Radcliffe talks about her new comedy special from Comedy Central and how she convinced the company to put up billboards around the Twin Cities near the homes of men she used to have a crush on. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Abdul Abdi for School Board Ben Lattimore for MPS EYES DOWN HERE - Chloe Radcliffe - Full Special (Comedy Central) If you enjoyed today's interview with the Chief Executive Officer at the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Mike Logan, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 28th episode: Explore Minnesota Minneapolis Institute of Art 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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