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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 38 MIN

Legislature Might Pass Zero Bills. Plus, the Best Sports Ticket in Town

from City Cast Twin Cities · host City Cast

The Minnesota Legislature has six days left to get anything done before the May 17th deadline, but with no budget requirement this session, lawmakers might not pass anything significant at all. Host Sean McPherson talks with former DFL state senator Jeff Hayden and Republican lobbyist Brian McDaniel about what's passed, what's still possible, and how leadership is managing the session with a lame-duck governor and a speaker running for governor. Plus, Sean shares why Lynx games are the best sports ticket in the Twin Cities this summer. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Five things to watch heading into the Minnesota Legislature’s final week (Star Tribune) MN Lynx schedule Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Learn more about the sponsors of this May 12th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Northeast Tea House 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.

The Minnesota Legislature has six days left to get anything done before the May 17th deadline, but with no budget requirement this session, lawmakers might not pass anything significant at all. Host Sean McPherson talks with former DFL state senator Jeff Hayden and Republican lobbyist Brian McDaniel about what's passed, what's still possible, and how leadership is managing the session with a lame-duck governor and a speaker running for governor. Plus, Sean shares why Lynx games are the best sports ticket in the Twin Cities this summer. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Five things to watch heading into the Minnesota Legislature’s final week (Star Tribune) MN Lynx schedule Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Learn more about the sponsors of this May 12th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Northeast Tea House 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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