Nonprofit Fraud, Sober Thursdays, and Taco Bell 50k
Nonprofit fraud has been all over the news lately, especially after the Attorney General announced a $2 million lawsuit against two North Minneapolis pastors. DeAnna Cummings, a co-owner of Juxtaposition Arts, shares her perspective on how this might impact the community. Plus, you don’t have to drink with your friends or coworkers after work. Food critic Kirstie Kimball talks about third spaces for a sober hang. Meanwhile, producer Adam Sage is fresh off the Taco Bell 50k. Did he survive?
Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:
- Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor
- Northside pastors and their followers prepare to fight fraud claims (North News)
- Twin Cities Taco Bell 50k (@twincitiestacobell50k)
Learn more about the sponsors of this June 2nd episode:
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
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