EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 40 MIN
Local Beaver Expert Helps Pixar. Plus, Political Ice Breakers and What to Do This Week
from City Cast Twin Cities · host City Cast
Emily Fairfax – a scientist from the University of Minnesota studying beavers – somehow ended up advising a Pixar movie, and she joins Sean to talk about it today. Then, City Cast contributor Tane Danger will help us wade through a delightful set of political ice breakers, and we’ve got your Twin Cities event picks for the week including a live score of a silent film, the hottest open mic in town, and a big concert tribute to The Last Waltz. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: University of Minnesota expert helped make animated beavers in ‘Hoppers’ true to life (MPR) Twin Cities Events March 9 - March 15 (City Cast Twin Cities) Learn more about the sponsors of this March 9th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 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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Emily Fairfax – a scientist from the University of Minnesota studying beavers – somehow ended up advising a Pixar movie, and she joins Sean to talk about it today. Then, City Cast contributor Tane Danger will help us wade through a delightful set of political ice breakers, and we’ve got your Twin Cities event picks for the week including a live score of a silent film, the hottest open mic in town, and a big concert tribute to The Last Waltz. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: University of Minnesota expert helped make animated beavers in ‘Hoppers’ true to life (MPR) Twin Cities Events March 9 - March 15 (City Cast Twin Cities) Learn more about the sponsors of this March 9th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 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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