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

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/].

ICE Is Still Here. Plus, Why Do So Many People Hate the State Flag?

As the national media has largely moved on from ICE's actions in the Twin Cities, Minneapolis council member Jason Chavez has continued to spread awareness of ICE's ongoing presence. Sean and contributor PaviElle French sit down with Chavez to talk about what he is seeing in his neighborhood and hearing from his constituents. Sean and PaviElle also talk about a recent Star Tribune poll that found only about 30% of Minnesotans statewide approve of our state flag design. Listeners and readers share their comments when Sean opens up the mailbag. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Minnesota Poll: New state flag deeply unpopular [https://www.startribune.com/new-minnesota-flag-poll-results-unpopopular/601856711] (Star Tribune) Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor [https://membership.citycast.fm/twincities] Learn more about the sponsors of this June 22nd episode: North Canna [https://www.northcanna.com/] - get 30% of your first purchase at northcanna.com Indeed Brewing Company [https://indeedbrewing.com/] Paddle & Portage [https://paddleandportage.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/].

Biking With the Mpls City Council President. Plus, Free Coffee and Best Buffets

We’re spotlighting Northeast Minneapolis this June, which includes our week-long residency at music venue/coffee shop Pilllar Forum. Proprietor Corey Bracken tells us why the shop name has three ‘L’s.’ Treat your dad to a Father’s Day buffet without getting sick thanks to host dad Sean’s tips. We hop on a bike tour with Minneapolis Council President Elliott Payne, who talks about everything from the 140-year quest to complete the Grand Rounds Missing Link to the dynamics of hypercharged City Council meetings. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor [https://membership.citycast.fm/twincities] Our Week-Long Residency at Pilllar Forum [https://twincities.citycast.fm/things-to-do/our-week-long-residency-at-pilllar-forum] (City Cast Twin Cities) CocoJoey and Anita Velveeta [https://www.pilllar.com/collections/tickets/products/music-coco-joey-and-anita-velveeta-6-24-2026] (Pilllar Forum) Bike Ride at Pilllar Forum [https://www.instagram.com/p/DZcmR78upJH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the City Council have entered couples counseling [https://www.startribune.com/jacob-frey-city-council-couples-counseling/601853142] (Star Tribune) 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 18th episode: Make Music Madison [https://makemusicmadison.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/].

Feds Use Signal Chats Against Protesters, Porchfest Needs Your Porch, and Free First Ave Tix from the Library

Federal prosecutors announce charges against people connected to anti-ICE demonstrations in Minneapolis, and the indictment may have implications far beyond the defendants. We dig into what happened at the DOJ press conference, what's in the indictment, and what community members are already doing to respond. Plus, Lisa Martelly joins to make the case for signing up your porch for Uptown Porchfest, and Hennepin County Library Director Scott Duimstra and St. Paul Public Library Deputy Director Rebecca Ryan reveal just how much you can do with a library card – from state park passes to live music to a vinyl listening room. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Live: Federal prosecutors to announce charges against anti-ICE demonstrators [https://www.startribune.com/live-federal-prosecutors-to-announce-charges-against-anti-ice-demonstrators/601857804?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=breaking_news&utm_term=Breaking%20News] (Star Tribune) Read the federal indictment [https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/28266439/govuscourtsmnd23441510-2.pdf] National Lawyer's Guild Minnesota Hotline: 612-444-2654 First Defense Hotline: 612-200-0844 Can You Be Arrested for Posting ICE Locations Online? [https://www.ctmlegalgroup.com/can-you-be-arrested-for-posting-ice-locations-online-what-you-need-to-know] (CTM Legal Group) Uptown Porchfest [https://uptownporchfest.com/] Kingfield Porchfest [https://kingfield.org/porchfest/] smART Pass [https://smartpass.melsa.org/] (available to all Twin Cities metro area library card holders) Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor [https://membership.citycast.fm/twincities]Our Week-Long Residency at Pilllar Forum [https://twincities.citycast.fm/things-to-do/our-week-long-residency-at-pilllar-forum] Learn more about the sponsors of this June 17th episode: Make Music Madison [https://makemusicmadison.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/].