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St. Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor. Plus, Musicians Fight for Living Wage

Less than a week after St. Paul's top human resources official announced that Mayor Kaohly Her did not sexually harass employees (but did create an "uncomfortable work en

Everything To Do This Fall. Plus, Renée Good’s Brother Speaks Out

Racket published a masterlist of what to do in the Twin Cities this fall. Like a leaf pile, we dive in headfirst. Plus, Racket writer Betsy Hoody details the humiliation

Klobuchar's Race Is Closer Than You Think. Plus, Rabies and Ring Doorbells

We're just over a month out from Election Day, and recent polling from KSTP and co/efficient show statewide races tightening across Minnesota. Contributor and political m

Hennepin County Commissioner Hopefuls. Plus, Top 5 Twin Cities Matchas

City Cast contributor and food critic Kirstie Kimball delivers her definitive top 5 matchas in the Twin Cities. Then, Minneapolis School Board Director Sharon El-Amin and

Winter is Coming. Plus, What Would You Do as Mayor?

Today we are revisiting this delightful episode where we tackle winter coping mechanisms and ask a rotating cast of contributors: what would you actually do with one day

From Mogadishu to County Commissioner Hopeful. Plus, Taco Bike Ride

It’s Fridayyy. MSP is once again the best airport in North America, and we celebrate some other Twin Cities Wins. We also have a special treat for those of you who text u

School Closures and More Foreclosures

On Tuesday night, Minneapolis Public Schools unveiled their plan to close up to 16 schools in hopes of "right-sizing" the district due to low enrollment. Sahan Journal ed

Bon Iver's Meatloaf Jingle, Mural Art Festival, and TC Halloween Costumes

Justin Vernon of Bon Iver created a meatloaf jingle for Howard’s Bar in Stillwater. Bar owner Adam To explains how the meatloaf dippers captured the hearts of patrons. Th

The Feds Know Your Face. Plus, Trouble Brewing at Summit and a Harrowing Duluth Race

Summit Brewing, one of Minnesota's largest and oldest breweries, is in danger of losing control of their operations after BMO Bank ⁠filed a lawsuit⁠ against them for miss

Two Candidates Face Off and a Mailbag of Hot Takes

Two candidates are vying for the same Ramsey County Commissioner seat, and we sit down with each of them to find out what they'd actually do with the job. St. Paul City C

10 Years of All Square, Sapphic Speed Dating, and Lake Lizzo

Yesterday, local grilled cheese restaurant and nonprofit social enterprise All Square celebrated 10 years of empowering people who have been impacted by the criminal lega

Como Ave Bus Wars, Drivers in Waymos, and Immersive Outdoor Listening

St. Paul neighbors don’t want the H Line on their street, and Minneapolis council members want to regulate Waymo. We dig into the bubbling transportation debates. Plus, e

Fair Drama: Stolen Posters, Failed Handshake Stunt, and a Doxxed Crop Artist

The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is over, and boy did it have some drama this year! Host Sean McPherson and contributor Tane Danger dig into the most drama-filled headlines

What Would You Do as Mayor? Plus, Winter Coping Strategies

Today, we tackle winter coping mechanisms and ask a rotating cast of contributors: what would you actually do with one day of unchecked mayoral power? Hear their wildly v

Where Did Pig’s Eye Residents Go? Plus, The Fair Documentary

It’s been about a month since the City of St. Paul closed the Pig’s Eye encampment on Fish Hatchery Road. A new encampment formed on Shepard Road, and Kat Hunter of Risin

Cowboy-Hat Feds at the State Fair. Plus, Southside Back in the Day and Cheese Ooze

With the State Fair in full swing, concerns about gang violence have brought a record number of officers to the fairgrounds, and some unexpected federal agents spotted ne

The Adult Store on the Front Lines

Today we’re revisiting an episode wherein a South Minneapolis sex store used their virality and social media reach to fundraise hundreds of thousands of dollars in mutual

Best/Worst Foods at the Fair, ‘Revenge’ in Anoka, Oktoberfests

The City Cast team tried foods new and old at the State Fair this week. We defend some eye-brow raisers and muse that you can indeed bring your own whipped cream. Plus, i

Reclaiming Sexist Songs at the Parkway. Plus, Hear Our Version of Tiny Desk

DoRe #MeToo started six years ago, featuring femme performers reclaiming sexist rock songs to fundraise for abortion access. The show returns at the Parkway Theater on Se

Meta's $214 Million Minnesota Settlement, St. Paul's Phone-Free Schools, and Indigenous Peoples' Day at the Fair

A massive Meta settlement is sending $214 million to Minnesota. What does that mean for how kids actually experience social media? St. Paul Central Principal Cherise Ayer