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June 26, 2026

Northeast's Brewery Boom Is Fading. Plus, the Future of the Northeast Neighborhoods

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Northeast's Brewery Boom Is Fading. Plus, the Future of the Northeast Neighborhoods

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Today we head to Northeast Minneapolis – recording live at Pillar Forum – to dig into what's really happening with the neighborhood's beloved brewery scene and where the Northeast neighborhoods are headed next. Contributor Hans Buetow and the Northeaster’s Davis Steen break down which breweries are closing, what might fill those massive spaces, and whether Northeast can hold onto the artists and communities that made it worth caring about in the first place. And to hear our conversation about an extremely niche singles club, all you have to do is become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor! Join today.

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

Buckthorn Removal Singles Club

Chimborazo is still open

Momo Sushi Rises Again (MSP Mag)

Northeaster If you enjoyed today's interview with Jill Hornbacher, the Senior Director of Public Relations at Comcast, learn more here.

Learn more about the sponsors of this June 26th episode:

North Canna - get 30% of your first purchase at northcanna.com

Indeed Brewing Company

Studio J-Bo

Twin Cities PBS

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