EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 39 MIN
Rising Xcel Bills, Street Band Fest, and How Would Klobuchar Govern?
from City Cast Twin Cities · host City Cast
Is your Xcel bill going up? It’s not your imagination. The utility company is allowed to temporarily raise prices on your utilities while the government considers its request for a more permanent price hike. Annie Levenson-Falk of the Citizens Utility Board shares what you should know about the increase. Plus, you’ve probably heard and seen Brass Solidarity on your social media. They’re celebrating the power of sonic resistance at MinneHONK this weekend, a festival of street bands. Finally, what would an Amy Klobuchar governorship look like? We consult our oracle Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: MinneHONK! Citizens Utility Board Xcel Rate Increase Public Hearings What kind of governor would Amy Klobuchar be? Learn more about the sponsors of this April 29th episode: TaskRabbit Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Minnesota Opera 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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Is your Xcel bill going up? It’s not your imagination. The utility company is allowed to temporarily raise prices on your utilities while the government considers its request for a more permanent price hike. Annie Levenson-Falk of the Citizens Utility Board shares what you should know about the increase. Plus, you’ve probably heard and seen Brass Solidarity on your social media. They’re celebrating the power of sonic resistance at MinneHONK this weekend, a festival of street bands. Finally, what would an Amy Klobuchar governorship look like? We consult our oracle Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: MinneHONK! Citizens Utility Board Xcel Rate Increase Public Hearings What kind of governor would Amy Klobuchar be? Learn more about the sponsors of this April 29th episode: TaskRabbit Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Minnesota Opera 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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