Nonprofit Fraud, Sober Thursdays, and Taco Bell 50k

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/].

We Have the Best U.S. Sports Bar. Plus, a Year Without Melissa Hortman, and Immigrant Detentions

The best sports bar in America focuses on women’s sports, and it’s right here in Minneapolis. That’s according to USA Today Sports Reader’s Choice Awards. Owner Jillian Hiscock tells us the secret behind her 88% staff retention and the bar’s nonprofit helping women and girls afford sports. We also mark a year without Rep. Melissa Hortman – what local politics lost, and how we move forward. Plus, Minnesota Reformer reporter Madi McVan printed out 1,100 habeas corpus petitions to discover immigration agents detained hundreds of people with work permits, aka people here “the right way.” Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor [https://membership.citycast.fm/twincities] A Bar of Their Own: 2026 USA TODAY Sports Readers' Choice Awards [https://www.usatoday.com/sports/readers-choice-awards/a-bar-of-their-own-minneapolis-minnesota/] The government gave these Minnesota immigrants permission to live and work here — then detained them [https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/05/22/metro-surge-work-permits/] (Minnesota Reformer)  A year after the Hortmans were killed, legislators are still looking over their shoulders [https://www.startribune.com/melissa-hortman-assassination-one-year-later-mn-legislators-security-grief-purpose/601804453] (Star Tribune) Boelter pleads guilty in lawmaker attacks, agrees to two life sentences [https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/11/vance-boelter-plea-minnesota-lawmaker-attacks-hortman-hoffman] (MPR News) 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 June 16th 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/].

Juneteenth on the Southside, Free Music Festivals, and Har Mar No More

The owners and operators of Har Mar Mall are finally thinking about putting the dead mall out of its misery. But what should replace it? Also, it's another big week of summer events in the Twin Cities, and we got you covered with insider scoops on where to hang out and what festivals you should hit up around town. One festival you definitely need to check out is Soul of the Southside [https://soulofthesouthside.com/], a Juneteenth celebration of Black creativity, education, community wealth, and health and wellness. Festival director Fancy Lanier-Duncan joins Sean and City Cast contributor PaviElle French to talk about what to expect at this year's festivities. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: * Har Mar Mall could be headed for the wrecking ball [https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/06/10/har-mall-mall-redevelopment-plans] (Axios Twin Cities) * What Should We Do With Har Mar Mall? [https://racketmn.com/what-should-we-do-with-har-mar-mall] (Racket) * World Cup Fever [https://www.blackhartstp.com/worldcupfever] (The Black Hart of St. Paul) * No Brains, No Lightbulbs Live Podcast Taping [https://www.bryantlakebowl.com/theater/no-brains-no-lightbulbs-live] (Bryant Lake Bowl) * Go Your Own Way ⏤ A Fleetwood Mac Sing-along [https://first-avenue.com/event/2025-05-fleetwood-mac-sing-along/] (Turf Club) * Twin Cities Jazz Festival [https://www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com/] (Mears Park) * Kingfield PorchFest [https://kingfield.org/porchfest/] (Kingfield neighborhood) * Fierce: Pride Party [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fierce-pride-party-tickets-1989627039033] (Eat Street Crossing) * Soul of the Southside [https://soulofthesouthside.com/] (E. Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue) * Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor [https://membership.citycast.fm/twincities] Learn more about the sponsor of this June 15th 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/].