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Better Minneapolis Podcast

Terry White
Minneapolis
Public Safety
Affordable Housing
Minnesota
City Council
Property Taxes
ICE
George Floyd
Minneapolis City Council
Community Engagement
Gun Violence
Uptown Minneapolis
Crime
Uptown Farmers Market
Youth Crime
Homelessness
Hennepin County Attorney
French Meadow Bakery
Hennepin County
Forward Independence Party

Newsletter focused on local Minneapolis politics and resident stories. www.betterminneapolis.com

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In the coming weeks, we plan to talk with Minneapolis officials about Mayor Frey’s budget. It’s set to be released Wednesday, August 12, and it’s already generating buzz. Residents are being told to expect layoffs of more than 100 city employees, alo... more

The Polls

If the polls taken in Minnesota since January 2026 are to be believed, Representative Angie Craig is in a tough race to win the DFL primary for U.S. Senate on August 11. North Star Dawn PAC, arguably the poll most favorable to Craig, showe... more

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is off to a rocky start. In April, at a panel discussion at Seattle University, she laughed and told wealthy residents leaving over taxes to go ahead and go. It was an odd moment for someone who protested Amazon as a union ... more

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It was announced this week that the post-Modern Café will close to give the owner and staff a break. Restaurant staff have been working nonstop the last six months to provide meals to anyone who entered. Prices were removed from the menu. Donations w... more

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Minneapolis City Council Member Michael Rainville (Ward 3) joined me this week to discuss a few of the recent issues to come before the council: drones, the Heritage Park housing emergency, the upcoming budget battles, and the current d... more

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July 16

Thursday’s city council meeting was difficult to predict. Ward 10 Council Member Aisha Chughtai was on medical leave, leaving the council with 12 members present. Her absence may have pressured Ward 6 Council Member Jamal Osman to reconsider... more

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Today, Wednesday July 15, I spoke with Enrique Velazquez, Minneapolis Director of Regulatory Services about the response to homelessness, encampments, open-air drug markets, and the city’s evolving strategy for getting people into safer, more stable ... more

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Immediate Action

On July 16, the city council will vote on allocating $2.5 million from the Minneapolis Affordable Housing Trust Fund to relocate 212 households or approximately 685 residents.

The Instigator

Ward 5 Council Member Pearll Warren tou... more

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Recent Guests

Cedric Frazier
Current state representative and candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
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Episode: Interview: Cedric Frazier, Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Hao Nguyen
Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney, previous police officer, and current prosecutor.
Episode: Interview: Hao Nguyen, Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Francis Shen
Candidate running for Hennepin County Attorney
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Episode: Reflections on the Unrest in Minneapolis
Mike Newcome
Candidate for Governor, running on the Forward Independence Party
Episode: Interview: Mike Newcome, Candidate for Governor
Anders Folk
Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney and lifelong Minnesotan.
Episode: Interview: Anders Folk, Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Angie Craig
Congresswoman running for U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Interview: Rep. Angie Craig, Candidate for U. S. Senate
Latonya Reeves
Congressional candidate and current DNC member from Minnesota.
Democratic National Committee (DNC)
Episode: Interview: Latonya Reeves, CD 5 candidate
Becka Thompson
Former candidate for city council in Ward 12 and former Park Board member
Episode: Interview: Becka Thompson — Reflections on the Park Board and City Budget
Meg Forney
Current At-Large Park Board Commissioner running for re-election
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Episode: Interview: Meg Forney, At-Large Park Board Commissioner

Host

Terry White
Host of Better Minneapolis Podcast; engages in local politics, policy discussion, and community stories.

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Interview: Cedric Frazier, Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Q: So if I could jump in there. So the Hennepin County Homeschool and I think the other places that, you know, where youth were sent have closed down. So, are you just, are you talking about really advocating with state legislators to get them reopened or do you have other alternatives that you would like to see?
Frazier supports community-based rehabilitation and is open to advocating for the reopening of programs like the Hennepin County Homeschool.
Interview: Cedric Frazier, Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Q: So what is motivating you to run right now?
Frazier emphasizes the current challenges in public safety, including federal overreach and the importance of accountability in law enforcement.
Interview: Hao Nguyen, Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Q: How do you plan to build relationships with the police in Hennepin County?
Building trust and communication with police officers and chiefs is essential for effective collaboration.
Interview: Hao Nguyen, Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Q: What's your overarching philosophy regarding prosecution based on statistics versus lived experience?
We should evaluate cases on a case-by-case basis, ensuring both justice and community safety.
Interview with Francis Shen, Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Q: How would you deal with the criticism of targeting specific racial groups?
We take race out of the equation and focus on geography for resource allocation to improve safety where it is most needed.

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The show offers in-depth discussion of Minneapolis-area politics, local governance, and community impact around immigration enforcement, protests, and public safety. Episodes frequently connect national policy debates to Minneapolis' neighborhoods, business communities, and local institutions, often highlighting personal stories from residents and small business owners. A recurring thread is the tension between federal actions and local communities, with emphasis on accountability, civil liberties, restorative justice, and the role of institutions in shaping everyday life. Notably, coverage blends brisk political analysis with human-centered reporting, presenting listeners with both policy context and tangible, local consequences for reside... more

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