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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 33 MIN

MN’s Pagan Roots, Toe-Tapping Opera, Twin Cities Wins

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Minnesota is home to a thriving pagan and witchy community, and the solstice is a great time to get involved. Dr. Chantel Rodriguez, public historian and host of Minnesota Unraveled, tells us about the largest publisher of New Age books, which calls our state home. Plus, Darius Gillard from MN Opera wants to convince you to watch opera. Check out MN Opera’s “My Name is Florence,” which tells the story of the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra. The team also celebrates some Twin Cities wins with good neighbors and warm homes. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Listen to Minnesota Unwraveled’s episode about Llewellyn Worldwide  Check out MN Opera’s production of “My Name is Florence”  North Minneapolis' Food Bank Eatery is on a mission to provide free meals for children (CBS Minnesota) Pam sees the people that others ignore (Southwest Voices) Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST 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.

Minnesota is home to a thriving pagan and witchy community, and the solstice is a great time to get involved. Dr. Chantel Rodriguez, public historian and host of Minnesota Unraveled, tells us about the largest publisher of New Age books, which calls our state home. Plus, Darius Gillard from MN Opera wants to convince you to watch opera. Check out MN Opera’s “My Name is Florence,” which tells the story of the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra. The team also celebrates some Twin Cities wins with good neighbors and warm homes. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Listen to Minnesota Unwraveled’s episode about Llewellyn Worldwide  Check out MN Opera’s production of “My Name is Florence”  North Minneapolis' Food Bank Eatery is on a mission to provide free meals for children (CBS Minnesota) Pam sees the people that others ignore (Southwest Voices) Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST 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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