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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 Avenu

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? W

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

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 midd

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

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 skyrocket

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 M

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

Get Off Ya Hands and Vote! Plus, Hospital Mergers and Kara Swisher

Gary Hines, music director for Sounds of Blackness, has your new Election Day anthem. Major hospital mergers are shaking up healthcare in Minnesota. Wanda Malden and Dr.

Ojibwe Survival and Resistance in the Twin Cities. Plus, Free Money for Schools

Today we're revisiting two of our favorite recent interviews on the podcast. First, we hear from author Sasha Maria Suarez about her new book “An Ojibwe Home in the City,

Disability Culture Onstage. Plus, Hennepin County Commissioner Candidate

Marion Greene represents Hennepin County’s District 3, and she makes her pitch for re-election. Duluth-based musician Gaelynn Lea is coming to the Ordway with friends. Ex

Minneapolis School Board Candidate Forum

Four candidates are running for two at-large seats on the Minneapolis School Board in November's election. Today, we hear from candidates Christin Crabtree, Michael Baski

Why Is Rep. Ilhan Omar Being Investigated Now? Plus, Art and Aging

Today we take a look through recent headlines, including the Department of Justice's investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration papers just weeks before Election Da

Top Baseball Bars, Twin Cities Restaurant Week, and (Fake) First Ave Shows

Today we dig into how to make the most of Restaurant Week in the Twin Cities with food writer and City Cast contributor Kirstie Kimball of beyond beurre blanc. Then, base

Where Should I Raise My Kids? One Northside Family’s Answer

When writer Alyssa Joy Miller talks about how her parents chose to raise her in North Minneapolis, it’s shocking to some. But was it the right choice? In the wake of jour

St. Paul Art Crawl, MCAD Faculty vs. AI, and Taiko Drum Swing Music

It's Friday, so we kick off today's episode with some Twin Cities Wins – a roundup of good news from around the metro this week. Then, we chat with Harry Gao, an instruct

MPS Walks Back School Closures. Plus, Close Senate Race

For years, Minneapolis and St. Paul residents have read Naomi Kritzer’s election guides to parse through hyper-local races. Ahead of the midterms, she joins the show to t

Why Was Ilhan Omar Raided? Plus, Gas Prices From Behind the Counter

Federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., home over the weekend, and President Trump urged non-Somali Minnesotans to "fight back" against Somali Minnesota

‘An Ojibwe Home in the City’ and Twin Cities Horror Fest

Catch live horror at Twin Cities Horror Fest beginning this Friday through Halloween. Directors Duck Washington and Nissa Nordland highlight shows you can’t miss, whether

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A St. Paul Cell Phone Ban Teens Might Actually Like

Now that Minnesota has mandated that all schools have policies on cell phones, which ones stand out? A strong example is St. Paul Central High School, which is going into