Keep It Sexy On the River. Plus, Picnic Pro Tips and TC Rookie Mistakes

Keep It Sexy On the River. Plus, Picnic Pro Tips and TC Rookie Mistakes

July will happily remind you that summer is a marathon and a sprint. There’s a lot to do and you can’t do it all. Let us plan your month for you with tips on where to float, pick berries, see shows, and enjoy a picnic with a view. Then, our entire cast of contributors will share their greatest Twin Cities regrets. Don’t be like us! Avoid these rookie mistakes! Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Your Guide to the Twin Cities in July [https://twincities.citycast.fm/guides/your-guide-to-the-twin-cities-in-july] (City Cast Twin Cities) Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor [https://membership.citycast.fm/twincities] If you enjoyed today's interview with Brandon Savela, Co-Founder and CEO at North Canna, learn more here [https://www.northcanna.com/]. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 1st 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/].

Heat Dome Survival Tips, Insider’s Guide to NE, and a Backyard Concert Series

A heat dome has settled over the Twin Cities, and we’re sharing recommendations to beat the beat. Also tune in for a full roundup of the best spots Northeast has to offer. Food critic Kirstie Kimball and Midwest Excellence Newsletter writer Randball’s Stu share their survival strategies for the week ahead, while a backstage conversation with Sean Kershaw and Timothy Hawkins reveals how a backyard wedding singalong in West 7th quietly became one of the most beloved concert series in the city. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: The Future of Minneapolis event [https://www.dangerboat.net/upcoming/future-of-minneapolis] (Theater of Public Policy) The Midwest Excellence Guide to Beating the Heat [https://midwest-excellence.ghost.io/the-midwest-excellence-guide-to-beating-the-heat/?ref=midwest-excellence-newsletter] (Randball Stu) Grand Oak Opry [https://grandoakopry.com/] Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor [https://membership.citycast.fm/twincities] Learn more about the sponsors of this June 30 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/].

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/].