The 12-Year Fight for an Urban Farm. Plus, Free Music at the State Fair

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What would you spend more than a decade fighting for? After much debate, stalling, and protests, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute bought the Roof Depot site. EPNI’s Priscilla Trinh shares how they’re planning to transform the area into an urban farm and community space. Plus, Nate Dungan has been booking the State Fair’s free stages for 20 years. He recommends up-and-coming artists you shouldn’t miss. Finally, what to do in August (besides go to the fair).  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Roof Depot renderings (East Phillips Neighborhood Institute)  Your August Guide to the Twin Cities (City Cast Twin Cities) How to get to the State Fair (Minnesota State Fair) Learn more about the sponsors of this July 30th episode: Minnesota Orchestra - Use code CITYCAST26 for up to four $25 tickets Sailor Sensuals 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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