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June 18, 2026

Biking With the Mpls City Council President. Plus, Free Coffee and Best Buffets

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Biking With the Mpls City Council President. Plus, Free Coffee and Best Buffets

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We’re spotlighting Northeast Minneapolis this June, which includes our week-long residency at music venue/coffee shop Pilllar Forum. Proprietor Corey Bracken tells us why the shop name has three ‘L’s.’ Treat your dad to a Father’s Day buffet without getting sick thanks to host dad Sean’s tips. We hop on a bike tour with Minneapolis Council President Elliott Payne, who talks about everything from the 140-year quest to complete the Grand Rounds Missing Link to the dynamics of hypercharged City Council meetings.

Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:

Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor

Our Week-Long Residency at Pilllar Forum (City Cast Twin Cities)

CocoJoey and Anita Velveeta (Pilllar Forum)

Bike Ride at Pilllar Forum

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the City Council have entered couples counseling (Star Tribune)

If you enjoyed today's interview with Lindsey Atherton, Chief Communications Officer at Vida y Deportes, learn more here.

Learn more about the sponsors of this June 18th episode:

Make Music Madison

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