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After St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announced that closing the Dayton's Bluff Library would be a part of her proposed city budget, neighbors quickly organized a campaign to save it. One such neighbor was Stephanie Harr, and she joins the podcast today to talk about what went into the successful campaign to convince the city to keep the Dayton's Bluff Library open. Rep. Spencer Igo, who represents District 7A in the Iron Range, also joins the conversation to talk about an amendment to the state constitution that will provide more funding for schools without raising any taxes if voters pass it in November.

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André Cymone (The Capri Theater)

10 reasons to get involved with your neighborhood’s district council (Dayton's Bluff Community Council)

St. Paul mayor finds funds for Dayton’s Bluff Library, Highwood Hills rec (Pioneer Press) 

On your ballot: A constitutional amendment that could increase school funding (MPR News) 

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As Minneapolis Public Schools considers closing schools, we reached out to parents to understand how it will impact their families. Shakiya Carter and Alyssa Olson share their frustrations with the district’s communication, and the difficulties of talking to their children about losing their school. Then, we gear up for October with local leaf-peeping spots, outdoor scary movies, and a puppet extravaganza. 

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Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor

Your Guide to the Twin Cities in October 

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Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Enjoy Illinois

If you enjoyed today's interview with Jenny Kedward, a Food Waste Prevention Specialist with Hennepin County, learn more here.

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Something about spotting a Snoopy sculpture tucked into an unexpected corner of the cities just hits different, and Sean has been gleefully building out his personal Top 5 list of Peanuts sculptures still scattered across the Twin Cities more than 25 years after they first appeared. He's joined by Jeff Freeland Nelson, founder of toy company YOX and the guy who helped make the whole sculpture project happen on the ground in St. Paul. Then, Sean and contributor Tane Danger dig into the political fallout from the Minneapolis Public Schools "transformation" plan, what the Henry v. Her investigation could reveal about St. Paul City Hall, and why Lakeville is betting nearly a billion dollars on a horticultural world's fair. 

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Horticulture-focused Expo 2031 chooses Lakeville as site for international event (Star Tribune)

Lakeville Is Now Being Considered to Host Expo 2031. Here's What That Means (South Metro Scoop)

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Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

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We dive into all the ways to catch a movie in the Twin Cities with Racket co-owner Keith Harris as our Yoda. After the Cities Church protest, DHS set independent journalist Georgia Fort squarely in their sights. City Cast contributor Clint Combs reports the government used an obscure tariff law to subpoena Fort’s phone records. How does that affect freedom of the press? 

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Become a City Cast Twin Cities NeighborHennepin Herald

Georgia Fort Phone Records DHS Investigation (Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder)

If you enjoyed today's interview with the VP of Destination Branding & Development at Experience Champaign-Urbana, Terri Reifsteck, learn more here.

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Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

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Less than a week after St. Paul's top human resources official announced that Mayor Kaohly Her did not sexually harass employees (but did create an "uncomfortable work environment"), St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry filed a lawsuit against the mayor and the city. Sean is joined by producers Adam Sage and Tiffany Bui to discuss the lawsuit, which sharply escalates claims Henry previously made in an official complaint. Later, Nadira McGill of Gully Boys, the Twin Cities United Performers, and Minnesota United Performers joins the conversation to talk about MNUP's statewide tour to organize musicians that includes a concert in St. Paul this Sunday. We also cap off the episode with some Twin Cities Wins to send you into the weekend on a high note. 

And in honor of Randy, the rabies-infected bat that was found in downtown Minneapolis this week, our Neighbors get a special bonus chat featuring horrible and harrowing bat encounters from the City Cast Twin Cities team. To get ad-free listening and access to our weekly bonus conversations, become a Neighbor today.

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St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her alleging sexual harassment (Star Tribune)

St. Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor, Accusing Her of Sexual Harassment (New York Times)

St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation (MPR News)   

MN Needs Music Campaign Kickoff (Amsterdam Bar and Hall)

Minnesota United Performers (TakeAction MN) 

Twin Cities United Performers

Art Hounds: ‘Wife of a Salesman,’ art and healing in Duluth and jazz at Crooners (MPR News)

Residents, renters on quaint Minneapolis island band together to save historic houses (Star Tribune)

Bat found in downtown Minneapolis tests positive for rabies (MPR News) 

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⁠⁠Minnesota Opera⁠⁠

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Racket published a masterlist of what to do in the Twin Cities this fall. Like a leaf pile, we dive in headfirst. Plus, Racket writer Betsy Hoody details the humiliation ritual of having to pester a bartender to put on the Lynx game (despite them being the winning-est team in Minnesota!). Renée Good's mom and brother testified in front of Congress earlier this week, demanding accountability for her killing. They were joined by Stella Carlson, who captured Alex Pretti’s last moments on video. No Republicans attended the hearing.

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Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor

Fall Arts Guide 2026 (Racket)

Why I'll Never Again Watch A Lynx Game Outside of A Bar of Their Own (Racket)

Renee Good's mother and brother testify in Congress about her killing by an ICE officer (CBS Minnesota)

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⁠Minnesota Opera⁠

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We're just over a month out from Election Day, and recent polling from KSTP and co/efficient show statewide races tightening across Minnesota. Contributor and political moderator Tane Danger joins the podcast to discuss what these polls show and why the shift may be happening. Later, we kindly remind our listeners NOT TO PICK UP ANIMALS OFF THE SIDEWALK after a Minneapolis bat recently tested positive for rabies. MinnPost reporter Trevor Mitchell also joins the conversation to break down a new Minneapolis noise ordinance that affects how loud Ring Doorbells are allowed to be when they yell at passersby.

Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:

KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Governor, Senate races tightening days before early voting starts in Minnesota (KSTP)

Minnesota U.S. Senate | Senate Battlegrounds 2026 (co/efficient)

It’s bat season. Here’s what you need to know about rabies in Minnesota. (MinnPost)

Bat found in downtown Minneapolis tests positive for rabies (MPR)

https://bsky.app/profile/taylordahlin.com/post/3mvthv5pln22z (Taylor Dahlin)

Animals Tested for rabies, 2016-2025 (MN Department of Health)

Rabies: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention (Cleveland Clinic)

SHHH! From motion sensors to car engines, Minneapolis noise pollution can be hard to ignore and harder to stop (MinnPost)

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If you enjoyed today's interview with Jenny Kedward, a Food Waste Prevention Specialist with Hennepin County, learn more here.

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Minnesota Opera

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City Cast contributor and food critic Kirstie Kimball delivers her definitive top 5 matchas in the Twin Cities. Then, Minneapolis School Board Director Sharon El-Amin and Hennepin County Commissioner District 2 candidate Irene Fernando each make their case ahead of November 3, weighing in on the HERC incinerator, HCMC's financial future, and what county government can actually do for residents.

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Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor

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Minnesota Opera

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Today we are revisiting this delightful episode where we tackle winter coping mechanisms and ask a rotating cast of contributors: what would you actually do with one day of unchecked mayoral power? Hear their wildly varied visions for what the Twin Cities could look like under their (brief) executive reign. 

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⁠Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠

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⁠Minnesota Opera⁠

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It’s Fridayyy. MSP is once again the best airport in North America, and we celebrate some other Twin Cities Wins. We also have a special treat for those of you who text us. Finally, we interview Abdihakim Ibrahim, a former member of the St. Louis Park School Board, who is running to be District 3’s commissioner in Hennepin County. 

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⁠Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠

⁠2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study - JD Power⁠

⁠Christian Castro, accused of lying about Minneapolis ICE shooting, back in jail⁠ (FOX 9)

⁠Chaz Millionaire KMOJ Radio Icon Tribute⁠ (Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder)

⁠El Tour De Taco⁠ (Reddit)

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