Heat Dome Survival Tips, Insider’s Guide to NE, and a Backyard Concert Series
A heat dome has settled over the Twin Cities, and we’re sharing recommendations to beat the beat. Also tune in for a full roundup of the best spots Northeast has to offer. Food critic Kirstie Kimball and Midwest Excellence Newsletter writer Randball’s Stu share their survival strategies for the week ahead, while a backstage conversation with Sean Kershaw and Timothy Hawkins reveals how a backyard wedding singalong in West 7th quietly became one of the most beloved concert series in the city.
Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:
The Future of Minneapolis event (Theater of Public Policy)
The Midwest Excellence Guide to Beating the Heat (Randball Stu)
Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor
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