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 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 newsletter, we put the spotlight on the news and culture of the Twin Cities from every perspective we can find – including yours. It’s like a potluck where everyone’s invited and no one brings grape salad. So whether you've been here long enough to remember the Halloween blizzard of 1991, or you just bought your first winter coat, bring your dish over and let's talk. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at ⁠twincities.citycast.fm⁠. Politica e governo Scienze sociali
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  • What's Happening at the Capitol? Plus, Fight Over Alex Pretti Evidence, and Twin Cities Wins

    What's Happening at the Capitol? Plus, Fight Over Alex Pretti Evidence, and Twin Cities Wins
    Feb 20 2026
    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.
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    39 min
  • What It Takes to Sue ICE. Plus, Cash Mobs!

    What It Takes to Sue ICE. Plus, Cash Mobs!
    Feb 19 2026
    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.
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    36 min
  • Living Here On Purpose. Plus, Chief Rondo on ICE

    Living Here On Purpose. Plus, Chief Rondo on ICE
    Feb 18 2026
    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.
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    42 min
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