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City Cast Twin Cities

City Cast
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Minnesota
ICE
Operation Metro Surge
St. Paul
George Floyd
Minneapolis Public Schools
Protests
ICE (immigration and Customs Enforcement)
Automated License Plate Readers
Data Centers
Hennepin County Medical Center
Chicken Wings
Affordable Housing
FLOCK Cameras
Privacy Rights
Minneapolis Police Department
Renee Macklin Good
University Of Minnesota

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 news... more

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The Boundary Waters wilderness is closed through July 29, and it’s serious over there. Though many people have been safely evacuated, outfitters and other businesses are struggling. Joe Friedrichs of Paddle and Portage shares other things you can do ... more

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A South Minneapolis sex store used their virality and social media reach to fundraise hundreds of thousands of dollars in mutual aid during Operation Metro Surge. We dive deep into the story of Smitten Kitten, and how they went from almost closing fo... more

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It was a deadly weekend, as gun violence injured 14 people and took the life of one. Is this a summer cluster, or an outlier? Also, if you’ve been thinking about explosive diarrhea as much as we have, don’t worry. Annalisa Hultberg, an educator at Un... more

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Minneapolis was just ranked the third fittest city in the U.S. by the American College of Sports Medicine – what do you think pushed us near the top? Owner of Solcana Fitness Hannah Wydeven joins the show to talk fitness and to share about the nearly... more

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Recent Guests

Annalisa Hultberg
Food safety educator at the University of Minnesota Extension
University of Minnesota Extension
Episode: Are We Safe From Explosive Diarrhea? Plus, Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine
Hannah Wydeven
Proprietor of Solcana Fitness and Lake Street event organizer
Solcana Fitness
Episode: What Makes Mpls One of the 'Fittest' Cities? Plus, Discover Lake Street Food on Foot
Joel Feder
Automotive journalist with The Drive, author of the incident article
The Drive
Episode: Flock Tracked This Journalist for Days. Plus, MN's High-Stakes Primary Season, and Free Fishing Lessons
Cedric Frazier
DFL-endorsed candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Education Minnesota (attorney) / Candidate
Episode: Hennepin County Attorney Voter Guide, DIY Air Filters, and Retro Boats on Lake Harriet
Hao Wen
Prosecutor with reform-oriented stance
Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Episode: Hennepin County Attorney Voter Guide, DIY Air Filters, and Retro Boats on Lake Harriet
Anders Folk
Attorney, candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Former Klobuchar associate; campaign with Republican leadership in Washington County
Episode: Hennepin County Attorney Voter Guide, DIY Air Filters, and Retro Boats on Lake Harriet
Diane Krenz
Attorney with long history at Hennepin County Attorney's Office
Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Episode: Hennepin County Attorney Voter Guide, DIY Air Filters, and Retro Boats on Lake Harriet
Matt Pelikan
Attorney; candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Candidate
Episode: Hennepin County Attorney Voter Guide, DIY Air Filters, and Retro Boats on Lake Harriet
Gail Rosenblum
Retired Star Tribune editor and columnist, Sea Salt cookbook author
Sea Salt Eatery (Sea Salt)
Episode: Minneapolis Failed Heritage Park Residents. Plus, Eating Sea Salt at Home and Top 5 Beaches

Hosts

Sean McPherson
Host focused on local life and City Cast Twin Cities team, frequently guiding discussions with guests on city issues.
Anna Weigel
Executive/Co-host and producer with multiple episode appearances.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Are connected to the real and entertaining.

    This show is hitting what is topical for the Twin Cities and is relatable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LCR1909
    United States5 months ago
  • These folks are clued in!

    This cast has the heavy hitters, folks who know the scene!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Scout’s innie
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners enjoy the mix of policy, culture, and neighborly banter
Feature guests and topics feel well-connected to Twin Cities life
Shows strong local focus and timely, relatable city stories

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#129
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#205
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How Did the Feds Get Private DMs? Plus, Bike Lane Fight Gets Heated
Q: Why did the government seek a 90-day extension for processing discovery, and what does that imply about how evidence is handled in protest-related cases?
The discussion suggests it was to make vast data searchable and manageable for defense teams, highlighting concerns about timelines, fairness, and the transparency of the discovery process in high-profile cases.
How Did the Feds Get Private DMs? Plus, Bike Lane Fight Gets Heated
Q: Am I supposed to read between the lines about this information only being available to the federal government long after Operation Metro Surge in PDF form?
The hosts and Clint Combs indicate that while there is intrigue about limited access to the data, the broader point is the complexity of records, redaction, and potential implications for defendants' ability to mount a defense.
Hennepin County Attorney Voter Guide, DIY Air Filters, and Retro Boats on Lake Harriet
Q: What does the Hennepin County Attorney do, regardless of who is in office?
They are the top prosecutor for the county, handling serious crimes, representing the county in civil matters, and overseeing the local criminal justice system.
'Unionbusting' at a Punk Merch Warehouse, and the Aquatennial's Ugly History
Q: What led you to start the unionizing effort at Kings Road Merch, and what were your goals if management sat down at the bargaining table?
We formed the union to address pay, back raises for new ownership, and better paths to full employment, with a focus on equity for shop-floor workers and a clear route to stable jobs rather than continued temporary staffing.
Flock Tracked This Journalist for Days. Plus, MN's High-Stakes Primary Season, and Free Fishing Lessons
Q: What were the key factors that led to the police misreading the plate, and how could guardrails or better data practices have prevented it?
Multiple points of failure—incorrect plate readings, missing digits, and reliance on an automated system without robust checks—combined with human decision points; better verification, cross-checking with exact plate details, and tighter data governance could have avoided the cascade.

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A weekday program centered on life in the Twin Cities, blending local news, policy discussion, culture, and neighborhood vibes with a strong emphasis on community stories. Episodes frequently cover housing, transportation, public safety, local governance, and culture—often pairing sharp policy context with on-the-ground perspectives from reporters, advocates, and local guests. Noteworthy elements include a clear focus on actionable local insight, frequent guest experts from academia, government, and activism, and a collaborative, conversational tone that highlights community wins and challenges alike. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want practical, city-specific context, love homegrown storytelling, and enjoy a balance betwee... more

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2. Hannah Wydeven
3. Joel Feder
4. Cedric Frazier
5. Hao Wen
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7. Diane Krenz
8. Matt Pelikan

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