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City leaders in more than 30 suburban municipalities have joined forces to demand an immediate de-escalation of ICE's presence and financial support to help cover the economic impacts of Operation Metro Surge. Host Sean McPherson is joined by editor of the Northeaster newspaper Michael McKinney, vocalist and City Cast contributor PaviElle French, and producer Adam Sage to break down this story. Later, the team shares some of the small things to love about living in the Twin Cities and discusses a new top 25 celebrities from Minnesota list from the Star Tribune.  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Suburbs form a Coalition in Response to Federal Activity (Northeaster) What’s a small thing about Minneapolis that makes you happy? (Reddit) The Greatest Minnesota Celebrities of All Time (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this March 10th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Emily Fairfax – a scientist from the University of Minnesota studying beavers – somehow ended up advising a Pixar movie, and she joins Sean to talk about it today. Then, City Cast contributor Tane Danger will help us wade through a delightful set of political ice breakers, and we’ve got your Twin Cities event picks for the week including a live score of a silent film, the hottest open mic in town, and a big concert tribute to The Last Waltz. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: University of Minnesota expert helped make animated beavers in ‘Hoppers’ true to life (MPR) Twin Cities Events March 9 - March 15 (City Cast Twin Cities) Learn more about the sponsors of this March 9th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Homelessness is one of the major issues that places like the Twin Cities are trying to solve. The state of Utah is planning to build a 16-acre homeless campus on the outskirts of Salt Lake City, where unhoused people with mental illnesses or addiction issues could be sheltered and in some cases involuntarily committed. This controversial idea is the brainchild of conservative think tanks, and it’s one that’s very much being embraced by the Trump administration and the Utah legislature. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta about how this plan is meant to work, the concerns about forced institutionalization, and why the state is pushing for this even though it goes against the recommendations of local experts and service providers. Mentioned on the show: Interrogating Controversial Homeless Policy Proposals (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Why is the legal weed rollout in Minnesota moving so slowly? Sean McPherson talks with contributor Sam Choo and cannabis entrepreneur Yoni Reinharz about where things actually stand in terms of dispensaries, tribal operations, THC drinks, and whether Minnesotans are still buying weed the old-fashioned way. Then, Pivot podcast co-host Scott Galloway joins Sean and City Cast contributor Tane Danger ahead of his Minneapolis appearance to talk about his “Resist and Unsubscribe” campaign, why he’s bringing the message to the Twin Cities, and what it will take for consumers to force big companies to change. And City Cast Creative Producer Adam Sage joins for some feel-good stories about the cities we love. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Resist and Unsubscribe LIVE event (Pantages Theater, March 8) Dropkick Murphys benefit concert (Black Forest Inn parking lot) Wednesday Night Sociable Ride (Sociable Cider Werks) Meet the Minnesota Paralympians heading to Milano Cortina for the Winter Games (MPR) Learn more about the sponsors of this March 6th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Between “Heated Rivalry” and the loon’s rise as a symbol of resistance, loon fever is sweeping the nation. So when local jeweler Larissa Loden realized there was no National Loon Day, she decided to create one herself. On today's episode, Larissa joins host Sean McPherson, contributor Em Cassel, and City Cast audience development manager James Napoli to talk about the celebrations planned for the first-ever National Loon Day on March 13. Later, artist and poet See More Perspective joins the conversation to talk about an upcoming virtual benefit concert they are putting together to raise money for the Twin Cities ICE Relief Fund. The team also cracks open the mailbag, and Executive Producer Anna Weggel makes an appearance to discuss an organization that's helping women get access to professional clothing and job-readiness help in the Twin Cities. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: National Loon Day at Larissa Loden (Sold Out) Salt Sounds: A Virtual ICE OUT Performance and Fundraiser (See More Perspective) Dress for Success Twin Cities Learn more about the sponsors of this March 5th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Xcel Energy Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

St. Paul and the Minnesota Wild want $200 million from the state to renovate the Grand Casino Arena and Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Is it worth it? Journalist and author Joe Friedrichs explains the pending legislation that would lift a 20-year ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Plus, podcaster Chris Stedman is documenting real-time stories of mutual aid through the We Help Us Hotline.  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: St. Paul, Wild seek $200M from Minnesota for Grand Casino Arena complex upgrades (Star Tribune) Minnesota Wild, city of St. Paul propose $600M in renovations at Grand Casino Arena (MPR)  Unread podcast by Chris Stedman  The We Help Us Hotline  Tretter Collection at the University of Minnesota  Congress might end a ban on mining near the Boundary Waters. Here's what to know. (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this March 4th episode:  Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

As the largest level I trauma center and the largest safety net hospital in Minnesota, Hennepin County Health Center is an extremely expensive hospital to run. Now, they're in danger of closing if the state legislature can't help. Host Sean McPherson is joined by contributor and MPR newsroom coordinator Denzel Belin to discuss what it will take to save HCMC. Later, Pioneer Press food editor Jess Fleming joins the conversation to chat about her list of the best fish fries in the Twin Cities, and to argue with Sean and Denzel over what the top 5 grocery stores in the Twin Cities should be. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Commissioner says HCMC could close as expenses continue to rise (MPR) Commissioner says HCMC could close if revenue streams not found (Bring Me The News) Process to close HCMC could start in 90 days (FOX 9) It’s Friday fish fry time! Here’s where to catch your fill (Pioneer Press) Learn more about the sponsors of this March 3rd episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Obi Original is the live performer we all need right now. Obiora Obikwelu is an artist, producer, and musical visionary. He joins the show to talk about his residency “Afrodisia” at Icehouse. His focus on the highlife genre of music, with roots in Ghana and popular in Nigeria, is rooted in preservation. Not only does he want to be onstage, he needs it, and we welcome his talent and musical authority. Plus, your weekly events round-up features free theater, smutty book bedazzling, and a chilly run.  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Obi Original and The Black Atlantics Residency Ozone Creations Backcountry Film Festival | Utepils Brewing  Omnifest | Science Museum of Minnesota  Slum Village | Dakota  Book Bedazzling | Graze Food Hall  Rage Against the Regime | Turf Club Ukrainian Lenten Fish Fry | Ukrainian American Community Center Portraits of Curiosity | In the Heart of the Beast Theatre  Abolish ICE Fundraiser w/ Dropkick Murphys | Alex Pretti Memorial Introduction to Mahjong Series | Ampersand Shops Minneapolis Polar Plunge 5K Race | Lake Nokomis  The Highlight | Sabathani Community Center  International Women’s Day March | Powderhorn Park  Learn more about the sponsors of this March 2nd episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

A lot of cities, including the Twin Cities, are trying to figure out how best to revitalize downtown. It's an issue that's especially top of mind for Pittsburgh, who is hosting the NFL Draft in April. To solve the problem of vacant properties and empty storefronts, the city is trying out a new rent abatement program. So, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Pittsburgh podcast host Megan Harris about why their downtown emptied out, whether this program will bring new businesses downtown for the long-term, and other revitalization plans that are in the works. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

It's been almost a year since the St. Paul downtown Lunds & Byerlys closed, and Aldi just filed plans to open a store in the same space. Host Sean McPherson is joined by contributor and acclaimed vocalist PaviElle French and Adam Sage to celebrate the end of the downtown food desert and fight over whether or not Aldi is a good grocery store. The team also breaks down a recent announcement from Vice President JD Vance and Dr. Oz that the federal government will be withholding $259 million of Medicaid funding from Minnesota. Later, Racket owner-editor Jay Boller joins the conversation to chat about the results of the 2026 MnDOT Snowplow Naming Contest, and why the Twin Cities were once again deprived of a plow named "Abolish ICE". Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: U of M to license new fruit varieties, including a sequel to the Honeycrisp apple (MPR) Nearly a year after Lunds & Byerlys closed, Aldi to open in downtown St. Paul (Star Tribune) White House to pause $259M in Minnesota Medicaid dollars in fraud crackdown (Star Tribune)  Trump administration halts some Medicaid funding to Minnesota (Minnesota Reformer) Report: Groundwork for fraud in Minnesota human services goes back 50 years (Minnesota Reformer) Based on Nominations, Minnesota Should Have an ‘ABOLISH ICE’ Snowplow. Here’s Why We Don’t. (Racket) Learn more about the sponsors of this February 27th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Minnesota mentioned!! But in the worst way. We’ll talk about what President Trump said at the State of the Union and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s appearance at the counter-address. Minnesota writers are addressing the moment at the Loft Literary Center. We’ll get a sneak preview. Plus, Owamni is hosting a dinner to commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. There’s an excellent menu for an important cause. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls for fight against federal overreach as Trump delivers State of the Union (CBS Minnesota) Trump slams Somalis for fraud in State of the Union, Rep. Ilhan Omar shouts back (Star Tribune) Jailed for “Standing Up”: DHS Assault Victim Aliya Rahman Arrested at State of the Union Address (Democracy Now!) Minnesota Writers Respond: A Public Literary Event Love for Our Missing and Murdered Relatives - A MMIR Dinner Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coaliton Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center Native Lives Matter Coalition Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office Learn more about the sponsors of this February 26th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Xcel Energy Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

St. Anne’s Place, a shelter for families, was attacked by its very own neighbors across the street in the fall of 2024. But instead of finding justice through punishment, they asked for mercy for one of the assailants. Director Cheryl Paynes shares how staff sought to repair relationships with their neighbors. Plus, when Sen. Susan Pha realized she was potentially breaking the law by foraging for plants at state parks, she created a task force to help clear up the rules. We’ll dive into the gray areas in our state laws around foraging.  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Minneapolis shelter vandalized more than year ago asked for leniency for attacker as it mends (Star Tribune)  Walz introduces gun violence package in Minnesota legislature (KARE 11)  State foraging task force set to review Minnesota rules (MinnPost)  Learn more about the sponsors of this February 25th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

It has been an exhausting few months for everyone in the Twin Cities, and taking a quick weekend trip is a great way to regain some energy and keep going. Today, Host Sean McPherson is joined by contributor Sam Choo and food writer Kirstie Kimball of beyond beurre blanc to recommend four places to get away within two and a half hours of the Twin Cities. Isi Breen, an organizer with the Twin Cities Tenants Union, joins the conversation later to discuss the 10,000-tenant rent strike that the union is calling for on March 1 if certain demands aren't met. Sean and Sam also interview Kirstie about how she has been engaging in mutual aid to help Minnesotans impacted by ICE, how you can get plugged into mutual aid networks in your community, and how she has been continuing on with grace despite a recent breast cancer diagnosis.  Dive into our recommended weekend getaways: Lanesboro  Lanesboro Pastry Shoppe Aroma Pie Shoppe Root River State Bike Trail (Visit Lanesboro) Duluth Northern Waters Smokehaus Fitgers Sarah's Table Chester Creek Cafe Pizza Luce Duluth New Scenic Café is the North (beyond beurre blanc) 24 hours in Duluth, Beyond Beurre Blanc style. (beyond beurre blanc) Red Wing Friday Fish Fry at Kelly's Tap House Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop Chef Shack (Bay City, WI) Winona Bloedow Bakery Minnesota Marine Art Museum Acoustic Cafe Minnesota Beethoven Festival Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode Tenants advocates call on state to support renters affected by surge of federal agents (MPR) Twin Cities Tenants Beyond Beurre Blanc (Instagram) ICE hasn't left Minnesota. We still need you. (beyond beurre blanc) REALLY GOOD TITS, Or: Rejecting the male gaze is a special kind of death (beyond beurre blanc)  Learn more about the sponsors of this February 24th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

What does it take to create groundbreaking and timely documentaries about Minnesota? We ask acclaimed director Daniel Bergin at Twin Cities PBS, who needs more room for all his Emmys. Bergin talks about empathy as an interviewing skill and pioneering the Black narrative space of public media. Plus, we’re looking forward to so many cool events this week, like Dildo Bingo and a 5k race in the skyways.  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Jim Crow of the North  Paradox: Echoes of Reform & the Minneapolis Police  Hoop Dreams (1994) - IMDb Minneapolis approves street renaming to Lena Smith Boulevard (MPR) The Moth StorySLAM: Love Wins  Dildo Bingo Minnesota United FC Kickoff Concert Whipple Witness Open Mic Lunar New Year with the Minnesota Orchestra Wabasha Street Caves.  Heart To Gold at First Ave Skyway 5K Twin Cities BIPOC Music Showcase Forest Bathing & Sauna Learn more about the sponsors of this February 23rd episode:  Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Everyone’s talking about AI these days, including residents of the Twin Cities. And now, more data centers are popping up across the country, thanks in part to the AI revolution. But some cities are stemming the tide, including Madison, Wisconsin, who recently passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction. City Cast CEO David Plotz feels strongly that this was the wrong choice! He’s sitting down with City Cast Madison podcast host Bianca Martin to weigh the pros and cons of data centers, and debate the economic, ethical, and ecological considerations at the heart of this debate. Plus, David and Bianca share must-know tips for making it in Madison and DC.  We also mentioned this City Cast Madison episode. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Minnesota state Sen. Scott Dibble joins host Sean McPherson and contributor Tane Danger for a look ahead at the 2026 legislative session and to share what it has been like returning to the Capitol for the first time since the assassinations of Melissa and Mark Hortman, the Annunciation school shooting, and ICE's surge in Minnesota. Later, producer Adam Sage joins the conversation to discuss Minnesota's continued fight with the federal government over access to evidence in the killing of Alex Pretti and some Twin Cities wins for the week. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: After unprecedented string of tragedies, Minnesota legislature will return Tuesday for 2026 session (KARE11) Here are 5 big issues facing lawmakers as they return for the 2026 legislative session (MPR) FBI takes over investigation into fatal shooting of Renee Good (MPR) Despite having warrant, BCA denied access to scene where federal agents shot, killed man in south Minneapolis (KARE11) 2 federal agents who shot Alex Pretti put on leave (MPR) Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting (ProPublica) ProPublica reporter: ‘It's been a tradition that we can identify our law enforcement’ (MPR) Minnesota BCA pursuing ‘path forward’ for investigation with FBI into shooting death of Alex Pretti (Star Tribune) FBI formally refuses to share evidence in Alex Pretti shooting with Minnesota BCA (MinnPost) Trump administration formally denies Minnesota access to Alex Pretti evidence (Star Tribune) Minnesota prosecutors demand evidence from federal government in Alex Pretti killing (Minnesota Reformer) Anthony Edwards earns Kobe Bryant Trophy as Kia 2026 NBA All-Star MVP (NBA) A 54-year-old lawyer from Minnesota just became the oldest U.S. Winter Olympian (MPR) Report: Young offenders more likely to stay out of trouble under new Ramsey County initiative (Pioneer Press) From plastic sax to Hall of Fame (Spokesman-Recorder) Learn more about the sponsors of this February 20th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

We’ve seen ICE smash car windows, ram into cars, and get aggressive when making arrests. Who pays for the damages? Chuck Slane, owner and attorney at TSR Injury Law, talks about the complicated, time-consuming way to sue ICE, and why he thinks it’s worth it. Racket co-owner and City Cast contributor Em Cassel tells us how cash mobs are sustaining Lake Street businesses. Plus, the coolest club in town is mealpacking at Second Harvest Heartland. According to events manager Anne Laskey, you can even pick the music! Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ICE Cost Lake Street Businesses at Least $46M. These Weekly Cash Mobs Help Them Claw Back Profit. (Racket) Those seeking to sue ICE for injuries or damage face an uphill battle (Washington Post)  Volunteer with Second Harvest Heartland  Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor  Learn more about the sponsors of this February 19th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Xcel Energy Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

We answer a listener from Portland who wants to know if he should move his family to the Twin Cities. Later, we’re joined by former Minneapolis police chief Medaria Arradondo, aka Chief Rondo, whose tenure included the murder of George Floyd. Chief Rondo reflects on his past job, what he’d do differently, and how he would respond to ICE if he were still in charge.  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Chief Rondo: Securing Justice for the Murder of George Floyd Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor  Learn more about the sponsors of this February 18th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

As Twin Cities restaurants face economic strain and ICE enforcement fallout, we’re resharing some of our favorite food conversations. Writer Ali Elabbady walks us through the best African food across the metro, Sean defends his 135% correct ranking of the Top 5 chicken wings in the Twin Cities, and we revisit beyond beurre blanc’s Kirstie Kimball’s ambitious list of the best restaurants across Minnesota, plus send her all the love as she continues her public and powerful fight against breast cancer. The Minnesota food scene needs us. Let’s eat. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Minneapolis-St. Paul's Best Spots for African Food (Explore Minnesota) Top 5 Twin Cities Chicken Wings (City Cast Twin Cities) Minnesota 50: 2025 (beyond beurre blanc) Learn more about the sponsors of this February 18th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, 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, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about the local collective action efforts that cropped up throughout Operation Metro Surge. Immigration agents are expected to withdraw from the Twin cities over the next week.  Sean shares stories of how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans’ response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.