Can Small Businesses Save Uptown? Plus, Why All-Ages Venues Matter

Can Small Businesses Save Uptown? Plus, Why All-Ages Venues Matter

It’s our first ever live show! We take the stage at Pilllar Forum to talk about the state of indie venues with owner Corey Bracken. FYI, don’t bring your George Foreman grill into the green room. We prognosticate on the big issues facing the Twin Cities and play Hot Dish Hushhhhh. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor [https://membership.citycast.fm/twincities] Learn more about the sponsors of this June 29th episode: Vida y Deportes [https://vidaydeportes.com/] Twin Cities PBS [https://tpt.org/] BidFTA Online Auctions [https://www.bidfta.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/].

Northeast's Brewery Boom Is Fading. Plus, the Future of the Northeast Neighborhoods

Today we head to Northeast Minneapolis – recording live at Pillar Forum – to dig into what's really happening with the neighborhood's beloved brewery scene and where the Northeast neighborhoods are headed next. Contributor Hans Buetow and the Northeaster’s Davis Steen break down which breweries are closing, what might fill those massive spaces, and whether Northeast can hold onto the artists and communities that made it worth caring about in the first place. And to hear our conversation about an extremely niche singles club, all you have to do is become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor [https://membership.citycast.fm/twincities]! Join today. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Buckthorn Removal Singles Club [http://mplsbrsc.com/] Chimborazo is still open [https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ8FLIAmutJ/?hl=en] Momo Sushi Rises Again [https://mspmag.com/eat-and-drink/foodie/momo-sushi-reopens-northeast-minneapolis-beast-barbecue-space/] (MSP Mag) Northeaster [https://www.mynortheaster.com/] If you enjoyed today's interview with Jill Hornbacher, the Senior Director of Public Relations at Comcast, learn more here [https://www.xfinity.com/overview]. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 26th episode: North Canna [https://www.northcanna.com/] - get 30% of your first purchase at northcanna.com Indeed Brewing Company [https://indeedbrewing.com/] Studio J-Bo [https://www.studioj-bo.com/] Twin Cities PBS [https://tpt.org/] 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/].

Addiction Treatments in Peril. Plus, Remembering the Summer of ‘76

Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill implements new work requirements for Medicaid recipients. That could disrupt or disappear addiction treatment for many Minnesotans. MinnPost’s Andy Steiner tells us what’s at stake. As America prepares to celebrate 250 years, we’re looking to the past to understand how the future can be different. “Summer of ‘76” is a documentary remembering how Minnesotans celebrated the bicentennial. Executive director Daniel Pierce Bergin tells us about how Black artists and Native leaders influenced the moment, and why we can do better than a wrestling match on the White House lawn. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠ [https://membership.citycast.fm/twincities] ⁠Medicaid covers treatment for thousands of Minnesotans with substance use disorder. Is that about to change?⁠ [https://www.minnpost.com/mental-health-addiction/2026/04/medicaid-substance-use-disorder-treatment/] (MinnPost) ⁠Summer of '76⁠ [https://tpt.org/summer-of-76] (TPT) If you enjoyed this interview with Sam Holt, the Senior Partner Development Manager for TaskRabbit, learn more here [https://www.taskrabbit.com/]. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 25th episode: ⁠North Canna⁠ [https://www.northcanna.com/] - get 30% of your first purchase at northcanna.com ⁠Indeed Brewing Company⁠ [https://indeedbrewing.com/] ⁠Studio J-Bo⁠ [https://www.studioj-bo.com/] 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/].

Downtown Developers Want Data Centers. Plus, Glassblowing Classes and Riverfront Upgrades

Minneapolis and St. Paul are both set to see some major developments along the Mississippi River in the coming years, and there's already plenty of great amenities to check out on the riverfront in North Minneapolis. There's also a lot of talk about bringing data centers to downtown Minneapolis as the city council is voting on whether or not to implement a six-month moratorium on new data center development in tomorrow's meeting. And St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her posted a video about how she's currently learning to swim via a program offered by St. Paul Parks, so we wanted to highlight some of the great adult education offerings available in the Twin Cities. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Few people realize how amazing the North Minneapolis riverfront is about to become [https://www.minnpost.com/cityscape/2026/06/few-people-realize-how-amazing-the-north-minneapolis-riverfront-is-about-to-become/] (MinnPost) Ramsey County wants to spend $170M on park and housing in downtown St. Paul [https://www.startribune.com/ramsey-county-170-million-downtown-st-paul-riveredge-housing/601663432] (Star Tribune) Data Centers Pushed as a Solution for Rampant Downtown Minneapolis Office Vacancies [https://www.startribune.com/despite-national-backlash-theres-a-growing-push-for-data-centers-in-downtown-minneapolis/601841925] (Star Tribune) Browse Minneapolis community education offerings [https://minneapolis.arux.app/search/results?utf8=%E2%9C%93&_utf8=%E2%9C%94&sf%5Bq%5D=&s=name&v=grid-view&browse=true&sf%5Bstart_time%5D=00%3A00&sf%5Bend_time%5D=23%3A59&sf%5Bstart_time_min%5D=00%3A00&sf%5Bstart_time_max%5D=23%3A59&sf%5Bstart_date_min%5D=&sf%5Bstart_date_max%5D=&sf%5Bmin_age_year%5D=0&sf%5Bmin_age_month%5D=0&sf%5Bmax_age_year%5D=100&sf%5Bmax_age_month%5D=0&sf%5Bcategory%5D%5B%5D=82&sf%5Bseason%5D%5B%5D=432&utf8=%E2%9C%93&authenticity_token=vv8Uh1ibCGC7Nr9HqoFTiOxVpuq0nr2kBuBuO3LGn1UWud2qAK24QttvW1U%2FRP2A7gDVJJHHEe552DSGAuMYMA%3D%3D&_utf8=%E2%9C%94] (Minneapolis Public Schools) Browse St. Paul community education offerings [https://spps.arux.app/search/results?utf8=%E2%9C%93&_utf8=%E2%9C%94&sf%5Bq%5D=&s=name&v=grid-view&browse=true&sf%5Bstart_time%5D=00%3A00&sf%5Bend_time%5D=23%3A59&sf%5Bstart_time_min%5D=00%3A00&sf%5Bstart_time_max%5D=23%3A59&sf%5Bstart_date_min%5D=&sf%5Bstart_date_max%5D=&sf%5Bmin_age_year%5D=0&sf%5Bmin_age_month%5D=0&sf%5Bmax_age_year%5D=100&sf%5Bmax_age_month%5D=0&sf%5Bcategory%5D%5B%5D=61&sf%5Bseason%5D%5B%5D=235&utf8=%E2%9C%93&authenticity_token=0QqOaL%2FO6PBVvUm1%2FllQstfPVN1NRHbcZzKiorK9hAQLzj8ABuNyFTZ8kqtvzEKHNg5huPjlZa3shVzyVnXLNg%3D%3D&_utf8=%E2%9C%94] (St. Paul Public Schools) Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor [https://membership.citycast.fm/twincities] Learn more about the sponsors of this June 24th episode: North Canna [https://www.northcanna.com/] - get 30% of your first purchase at northcanna.com Indeed Brewing Company [https://indeedbrewing.com/] Studio J-Bo [https://www.studioj-bo.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/].

Where to Get Falafel at 3 a.m. Plus, Off-Leash Dog Parks and Berry Picking

The Minneapolis Park Board is decommissioning the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park, but there are plenty of other places to let your doggy roam. But…should you? If you’re looking to start (or end) a night on the town, we have recs for best restaurants open late. Finally, don’t break the bank buying berries. We talk about the best places to pick your own. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠ [https://membership.citycast.fm/twincities] ⁠Minneapolis Park Board votes to close Minnehaha Dog Park amid intense public debate⁠ [https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/minneapolis-board-votes-close-minnehaha-off-leash-dog-park/] (Sahan Journal) Best late night restaurants: ⁠Mickey’s Dinner⁠ [https://www.mickeysdinerbywilly.com/], ⁠The Nicollet Diner⁠ [https://www.thenicolletdiner.com/], ⁠Mac’s Industrial⁠ [https://macsindustrial.com/], ⁠Juche⁠ [https://www.juchestpaul.com/], ⁠Baba Saj⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/babasajmn/?hl=en], ⁠Nightingale⁠ [https://www.nightingalempls.com/], ⁠Meteor⁠ [https://www.meteormpls.com/] ⁠Stillwater Colorado Peaches⁠ [https://www.stillwatercoloradopeaches.com/] Where to pick berries: ⁠Rod’s Berry Farm⁠ [https://littlehillberryfarm.com/], ⁠Little Hill Berry Farm⁠ [https://littlehillberryfarm.com/] For kids: ⁠Afton Apple⁠ [https://www.aftonapple.com/] If you enjoyed today's interview with Lindsey Atherton, Chief Communications Officer at Vida y Deportes, learn more here [https://vidaydeportes.com/]. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 23rd episode: ⁠North Canna⁠ [https://www.northcanna.com/] - get 30% of your first purchase at northcanna.com ⁠Indeed Brewing Company⁠ [https://indeedbrewing.com/] ⁠Studio J-Bo⁠ [https://www.studioj-bo.com/] 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/].