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September 22, 2026

Hennepin County Commissioner Hopefuls. Plus, Top 5 Twin Cities Matchas

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Hennepin County Commissioner Hopefuls. Plus, Top 5 Twin Cities Matchas

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City Cast contributor and food critic Kirstie Kimball delivers her definitive top 5 matchas in the Twin Cities. Then, Minneapolis School Board Director Sharon El-Amin and Hennepin County Commissioner District 2 candidate Irene Fernando each make their case ahead of November 3, weighing in on the HERC incinerator, HCMC's financial future, and what county government can actually do for residents.


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