In Defense of TJ’s Parking Lots, Beagles Find Forever Homes, and Netflix’s George Floyd Controversy

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We dive into the controversial world of Trader Joe's parking lots with Bill Lindeke, who's defending the cramped lots that make Twin Cities shoppers lose their minds. Then we celebrate wins including HCMC's financial rescue and the return of Loring Park's beloved dandelion fountain, plus rescued beagles finding Minnesota homes. And don’t miss our special members-only segment where we talk about a reference to George Floyd that was made in a comedy roast of Kevin Hart, and how we feel about it as Minnesotans. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: In praise of Trader Joe’s parking lots - MinnPost (MinnPost) HCMC funding passes in omnibus health and human services finance, policy bill (MN Legislature / Winter Keefer) Loring Park's Berger Fountain funded by state bonding bill (Taylor Dahlin) Pup-date from Ridglan beagle foster mom ahead of dog's adoption day (MPR News) George Floyd Netflix Roast Joke Minneapolis Community Response 2026 (Spokesman-Recorder) Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Learn more about the sponsors of this May 22nd episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Bakken Museum Berlin Project for Pride in Living Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. 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.

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