Deeply Affordable Housing in Midway. Plus, 28 Years of Free Jazz

Are We Safe From Explosive Diarrhea? Plus, Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine

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 University of Minnesota Extension, assures us Minnesota produce is safe from the multi-state cyclospora outbreak. Plus, if you’re in the mood for food that unexpectedly mixes two cultures, check out Roseanne Pereira’s latest edition of Keep It Local. She talks about a Japanese-Peruvian spot in Hopkins, and a catering company that blew her mind. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠ [https://account.citycast.fm/become-a-neighbor/twincities?utm_source=show_notes&utm_medium=pod&utm_campaign=pod_promo] ⁠Subscribe to Keep It Local⁠ [https://twincities.citycast.fm/keep-it-local] ⁠Triple Homicide Under Investigation in St. Paul’s Highland Park⁠ [https://www.twincities.com/2026/07/20/large-police-investigation-underway-st-paul-highland-park/] (Pioneer Press) ⁠After a Weekend of Gunfire, Minneapolis again searches for solution to summer violence⁠ [https://www.startribune.com/after-a-weekend-of-gunfire-minneapolis-again-searches-for-solution-to-summer-violence/601870052] (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this July 22nd episode: ⁠Minnesota Orchestra⁠ [https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/campaigns/2627/citycast-25-tickets-to-select-summer-at-orchestra-hall-concerts] - Use code CITYCAST26 for up to four $25 tickets ⁠Sailor Sensuals⁠ [https://sailorsensuals.simpletix.com/] Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/citycasttwincities/], or email us at ⁠twincities@citycast.fm⁠ [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 [https://citycast.fm/advertise/].

What Makes Mpls One of the 'Fittest' Cities? Plus, Discover Lake Street Food on Foot

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-sold-out Lake Street Food Walk she is organizing this weekend. Later, Kirstie Kimball of beyond beurre blanc talks about what makes a good french fry and shares some of her favorite spots after eating fries over 100 different restaurants in Minnesota. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY PLEASE PLEASE⁠ [http://citycast.fm/survey] (City Cast Twin Cities) ⁠American Fitness Index⁠ [https://acsm.org/american-fitness-index-rankings-2026/] (American College of Sports Medicine) ⁠I Tried Over 100 Minnesota French Fries. Here are My Top 6.⁠ [https://beyondbeurreblanc.substack.com/p/i-tried-over-100-minnesota-french] (beyond beurre blanc) ⁠Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠ [https://account.citycast.fm/become-a-neighbor/twincities?utm_source=show_notes&utm_medium=pod&utm_campaign=pod_promo] Learn more about the sponsors of this July 21st episode: ⁠Minnesota Orchestra⁠ [https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/campaigns/2627/citycast-25-tickets-to-select-summer-at-orchestra-hall-concerts] - Use code CITYCAST26 for up to four $25 tickets ⁠Sailor Sensuals⁠ [https://sailorsensuals.simpletix.com/] Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/citycasttwincities/], or email us at ⁠twincities@citycast.fm⁠ [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 [https://citycast.fm/advertise/].

Flock Tracked This Journalist for Days. Plus, MN's High-Stakes Primary Season, and Free Fishing Lessons

A routine errand turned into a police stop for automotive journalist Joel Feder, who was wrongly flagged as a car thief by an AI-powered license plate surveillance network. He joins us to break down how a typo in a national database cascaded into four squad cars boxing him in at a Kohl's parking lot. Then, contributor Winter Keefer walks us through Minnesota's high-stakes primary season, from the governor's race and Trump's endorsement of Mike Lindell to the Flanagan-Craig Senate showdown. Plus, we've got your week planned: a Bernie Sanders rally at First Ave, free fishing lessons at Lake Phalen, the Twin Cities Tattoo Festival, and more. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor [https://account.citycast.fm/become-a-neighbor/twincities?utm_source=show_notes&utm_medium=pod&utm_campaign=pod_promo] Learn more about the sponsors of this July 20th episode: Minnesota Orchestra [https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/campaigns/2627/citycast-25-tickets-to-select-summer-at-orchestra-hall-concerts] - Use code CITYCAST26 for up to four $25 tickets Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/citycasttwincities/], or email us at twincities@citycast.fm [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 [https://citycast.fm/advertise/].

Hennepin County Attorney Voter Guide, DIY Air Filters, and Retro Boats on Lake Harriet

It's bad out there, folks. With wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota blanketing the Twin Cities at unprecedented levels, Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota's Climate Adaptation Partnership Seth Spencer is on the show today to give us all some advice on how to stay safe and healthy. Later the team runs down the candidates that you need to know about for the upcoming Hennepin County Attorney primary and celebrates some Twin Cities Wins from the week. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠Wildfire smoke concentration is now record-setting. Air quality alerts cover most of Minnesota.⁠ [https://www.startribune.com/wildfire-smoke-concentration-is-now-record-setting-air-quality-alerts-cover-most-of-minnesota/601868649] (Star Tribune) ⁠Hazardous air quality forecast for much of Minnesota Thursday⁠ [https://www.mprnews.org/minnesota-wildfires-live-updates] (MPR News) ⁠Smoke Floating Far From Canada’s Wildfires Will Darken Skies Again on Thursday⁠ [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/weather/canada-wildfire-smoke-us.html] (NYT) ⁠Stay safe and healthy during bad air days with these DIY air purifiers⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTRDZZddcXI] (UMN Climate Adaptation Partnership) ⁠Meet Your Hennepin County Attorney⁠ [https://projects.sahanjournal.com/meet-your-hennepin-county-attorney-candidates-election-quiz/] (Sahan Journal) Quiz ⁠Frazier claims labor backing in wide-open Hennepin County Attorney race⁠ [https://www.insightnews.com/news/frazier-claims-labor-backing-in-wide-open-hennepin-county-attorney-race/article_3ff13450-925d-496e-b801-12ee2ee046ab.html] (insightnews.com) ⁠Political lawyer Matt Pelikan is third candidate to announce run for Hennepin County Attorney⁠ [https://www.startribune.com/touting-political-bona-fides-matt-pelikan-is-third-candidate-to-run-for-hennepin-county-attorney/601483663] (Star Tribune) ⁠Twin Cities Retro Boats on Lake Harriet⁠ [https://kstp.com/tcl/today-on-twin-cities-live/twin-cities-retro-boats-on-lake-harriet/] (KSTP) ⁠Rondo Days⁠ [https://www.rondodays.net/] ⁠Recovery Bike Shop⁠ [https://recovery.bike/] ⁠Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠ [https://account.citycast.fm/become-a-neighbor/twincities?utm_source=show_notes&utm_medium=pod&utm_campaign=pod_promo] Learn more about the sponsors of this July 17th episode: ⁠The Cedar Cultural Center⁠ [https://www.thecedar.org/] ⁠Studio J-Bo⁠ [https://www.studioj-bo.com/] ⁠Twin Cities PBS⁠ [https://tpt.org/] ⁠Minnehaha Falls Art Fair⁠ [https://www.homespunevents.com/minnehahafallsartfair] Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/citycasttwincities/], or email us at ⁠twincities@citycast.fm⁠ [https://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 [https://citycast.fm/advertise/].

Minneapolis Failed Heritage Park Residents. Plus, Eating Sea Salt at Home and Top 5 Beaches

Neighbors of Heritage Park have experienced the worst – black mold, rats, squatters, and so much more. The city of Minneapolis is looking to spend $2.5 million to fix some of the issues and even relocate some residents. We talk about how the city’s attempt to fix segregation only led to more broken promises. In response to the heat dome hovering above us we rattle off our top five favorite beaches. Plus, skip the line at Sea Salt Eatery and try making po’boys at home with their new cookbook. “Sea Salt Eatery: Recipes to Enjoy Year-Round” is a labor of love between co-owner Kait Ziemer-Davis and her mother-in-law/former Star Tribune editor Gail Rosenblum. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠ [https://account.citycast.fm/become-a-neighbor/twincities?utm_source=show_notes&utm_medium=pod&utm_campaign=pod_promo] ⁠Minneapolis mayor and council member want $2.5M to help relocate Heritage Park residents⁠ [https://account.citycast.fm/become-a-neighbor/twincities?utm_source=show_notes&utm_medium=pod&utm_campaign=pod_promo] (Star Tribune) ⁠The broken Hollman promise⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2034449977457061] (Peall Warren) ⁠'The Cruelty of Nice Folks' in Minneapolis, Minnehaha Art Fair Tips, and Remembering Harry Singh⁠ [https://twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/the-cruelty-of-nice-folks-in-minneapolis-minnehaha-art-fair-tips-and-remembering-harry-singh] (City Cast Twin Cities) ⁠Sea Salt Eatery⁠ [https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517920388/sea-salt-eatery/] (University of Minnesota Press) Learn more about the sponsors of this July 16th episode: ⁠The Cedar Cultural Center⁠ [https://www.thecedar.org/] ⁠Studio J-Bo⁠ [https://www.studioj-bo.com/] ⁠Twin Cities PBS⁠ [https://tpt.org/] ⁠Minnehaha Falls Art Fair⁠ [https://www.homespunevents.com/minnehahafallsartfair] Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/citycasttwincities/], or email us at ⁠twincities@citycast.fm⁠ [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 [https://citycast.fm/advertise/].