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August 27, 2026

Where to Poop at the Fair. Plus, 50 Years of Storytelling

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Where to Poop at the Fair. Plus, 50 Years of Storytelling

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Church bells toll at 8:26 a.m. today in remembrance of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church one year ago. Sean talks about the fear and hope of sending your child off to school in America. We also talk to Minnesota treasure Kevin Kling ahead of his show at Open Eye Theater, celebrating 50 years of his storytelling work. Plus, will Amber of Twin Cities Toilet Paper divulge her number one place to go number two at the State Fair?

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

Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor

'Unimaginably difficult': How Annunciation is rebuilding sense of safety at school after tragedy (MPR News)

Minnesota Star Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for coverage of Annunciation shooting (Star Tribune)

Kevin Kling: Unraveled at Open Eye Theatre

Twin Cities Toilet Paper Reviews

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Xcel Energy

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