EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 39 MIN
Potholes and Plowing, Local Protest Songs, and Don't Mess with Rep. Omar
from City Cast Twin Cities · host City Cast
Every movement needs some music. The Twin Cities United Performers put out a call for protest music and got an overwhelming response. Organizers Nadi of Gully Boys and Dante of Space Monkey Mafia and Runaway Ricochet talk about how musicians are meeting the moment. Plus, we’ve heard your complaints about St. Paul’s plowing. We bring on Sean Kershaw, director of Public Works for the city, who says it’s not an engineering problem, but a money problem. Finally, ICE caused an international incident in northeast Minneapolis, and Rep. Ilhan Omar stands up for herself. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Twin Cities United Performers (Instagram) Backlash from Minnesota immigration actions sets back federal fraud cases (Star Tribune) Ecuador Objects After ICE Agent Tries to Enter Minneapolis Consulate Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting in Minneapolis (Washington Post) Reimagining Snow Operations (St. Paul) Learn more about the sponsors of this January 28th 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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Every movement needs some music. The Twin Cities United Performers put out a call for protest music and got an overwhelming response. Organizers Nadi of Gully Boys and Dante of Space Monkey Mafia and Runaway Ricochet talk about how musicians are meeting the moment. Plus, we’ve heard your complaints about St. Paul’s plowing. We bring on Sean Kershaw, director of Public Works for the city, who says it’s not an engineering problem, but a money problem. Finally, ICE caused an international incident in northeast Minneapolis, and Rep. Ilhan Omar stands up for herself. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Twin Cities United Performers (Instagram) Backlash from Minnesota immigration actions sets back federal fraud cases (Star Tribune) Ecuador Objects After ICE Agent Tries to Enter Minneapolis Consulate Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting in Minneapolis (Washington Post) Reimagining Snow Operations (St. Paul) Learn more about the sponsors of this January 28th 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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