EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 35 MIN
Remembering an Iconic MPLS ‘Guncle.’ Plus, George Floyd Square Construction
from City Cast Twin Cities · host City Cast
If you don’t know Roy Blakey, you should. Blakey traveled the world as a theatrical ice skater and later became the forefather of male nude photography. His niece, Keri Pickett, captures his legacy in her new documentary “Uncle Roy,” premiering at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. Plus, after much controversy and many community workshops, the city’s plan for George Floyd Square is in place. But organizers who turned the place into an autonomous zone remain resolute. What’s next for the memorial? Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Uncle Roy (MSP Film) ‘No Justice, No Streets’: 4 years after murder, George Floyd Square stands in protest (MPR News) Redesign of George Floyd Square to begin this summer (Star Tribune) 38th & Chicago Re-envisioned (City of Minneapolis) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 7th episode: Taskrabbit Minneapolis Institute of Art 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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If you don’t know Roy Blakey, you should. Blakey traveled the world as a theatrical ice skater and later became the forefather of male nude photography. His niece, Keri Pickett, captures his legacy in her new documentary “Uncle Roy,” premiering at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. Plus, after much controversy and many community workshops, the city’s plan for George Floyd Square is in place. But organizers who turned the place into an autonomous zone remain resolute. What’s next for the memorial? Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Uncle Roy (MSP Film) ‘No Justice, No Streets’: 4 years after murder, George Floyd Square stands in protest (MPR News) Redesign of George Floyd Square to begin this summer (Star Tribune) 38th & Chicago Re-envisioned (City of Minneapolis) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 7th episode: Taskrabbit Minneapolis Institute of Art 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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