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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 42 MIN

The State of Sex Work in the TC. Plus, Best Breakfast Spots

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The Twin Cities punches above its weight when it comes to breakfast. In fact, host Sean McPherson will argue any day that we do breakfast better than anywhere else. With so many great spots to choose from, Sean is joined by celebrated food critic and our newest City Cast contributor, Kirstie Kimball, as well as contributor Hans Buetow, to highlight the best of the best. Later, executive director of the Sex Workers Outreach Project, Andi Snow, joins the conversation to discuss the state of sex work in the Twin Cities, how labor organizing works for sex workers, and how our cities' sex workers responded to Operation Metro Surge. Check out the excellent breakfast spots mentioned in today's episode: Al's Breakfast for a waffle Dahlia for a croissant Darling for savory waffles (old Birchwood location) Herbst in St. Paul for the duck waffle Churchill St. for blueberry hotcakes cooked in bacon fat Isles Bun and Coffee for the best cinnamon bun in the Twin Cities Diane's Place (go at 8 a.m. on a weekday to easily get a spot at the bar) Post Modern Times for vegan donuts on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and their Southside Hash Our Kitchen for the best hash browns in the Twin Cities Scramblin' Egg for their deep-fried hash brown bites So Yen for their congee  Lito's Burritos for their breakfast burrito Andy's Garage in Midtown Global Market for the best breakfast tacos in the Twin Cities El Taco Riendo for the best chilaquiles in the Twin Cities  Black Walnut for the best quiche in the Twin Cities Bellecour for a close runner-up for best quiche Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: SWOP Gun Club (SWOP Minneapolis) These sex workers in Minneapolis never thought they would own a gun. Then ICE came to town (MPR News) New Minneapolis Stripper Guild is building solidarity among downtown dancers (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 3rd episode: Xcel Energy 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.

The Twin Cities punches above its weight when it comes to breakfast. In fact, host Sean McPherson will argue any day that we do breakfast better than anywhere else. With so many great spots to choose from, Sean is joined by celebrated food critic and our newest City Cast contributor, Kirstie Kimball, as well as contributor Hans Buetow, to highlight the best of the best. Later, executive director of the Sex Workers Outreach Project, Andi Snow, joins the conversation to discuss the state of sex work in the Twin Cities, how labor organizing works for sex workers, and how our cities' sex workers responded to Operation Metro Surge. Check out the excellent breakfast spots mentioned in today's episode: Al's Breakfast for a waffle Dahlia for a croissant Darling for savory waffles (old Birchwood location) Herbst in St. Paul for the duck waffle Churchill St. for blueberry hotcakes cooked in bacon fat Isles Bun and Coffee for the best cinnamon bun in the Twin Cities Diane's Place (go at 8 a.m. on a weekday to easily get a spot at the bar) Post Modern Times for vegan donuts on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and their Southside Hash Our Kitchen for the best hash browns in the Twin Cities Scramblin' Egg for their deep-fried hash brown bites So Yen for their congee  Lito's Burritos for their breakfast burrito Andy's Garage in Midtown Global Market for the best breakfast tacos in the Twin Cities El Taco Riendo for the best chilaquiles in the Twin Cities  Black Walnut for the best quiche in the Twin Cities Bellecour for a close runner-up for best quiche Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: SWOP Gun Club (SWOP Minneapolis) These sex workers in Minneapolis never thought they would own a gun. Then ICE came to town (MPR News) New Minneapolis Stripper Guild is building solidarity among downtown dancers (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 3rd episode: Xcel Energy 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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