EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 38 MIN
Two Target Dramas, One Big Mining Ban, and Minneapolis' Lead Pipe Scramble
from City Cast Twin Cities · host City Cast
A racist Halloween costume lands Target in hot water AGAIN and this time teachers are calling for a full boycott. Today we dig into what the apology reveals about corporate accountability, plus contributor Tane Danger breaks down Governor Walz's executive order blocking copper mining near the Boundary Waters and the Mike Lindell recount saga. Then, MinnPost reporter Claire Carlson explains why Minneapolis is racing to replace lead pipes before federal funding runs dry, and why your neighborhood might determine whether yours gets replaced at all. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Walz executive order moves to block copper mining near the Boundary Waters (MPR News) Mike Lindell stops payment for primary election recount, calls terms ‘unlawful’ (Star Tribune) Target Apologizes and Drops Halloween Costume Criticized as Racist (NYT) Teachers call for Target boycott over ICE response (MPR News) Back to School Shopping (City Cast Twin Cities) Golden Age Design Offers Generational Keepsakes (City Cast Twin Cities) With funding set to dry up, Minneapolis faces tough choices on lead pipe removal (MinnPost) Learn more about the sponsors of this August 26th 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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