Episode Details

We explore the vibrant pulse of the Twin Cities as Memorial Day kicks off our outdoor season. Contributor PaviElle French and Sean share their picks for the week's best events, from Books & Bars at Urban Growler to the meaningful "Flowers Now" celebration at Cedar Cultural Center honoring Black arts elders. Then we dive into the "Rondo-verse," an innovative Roblox game that lets players walk through both historic and modern Rondo. Finally, we welcome Recovery Bike Shop's Seth Stattmiller and Elizabeth Richardson to discuss their community effort to save the 137-year-old John Cook House from demolition.

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

• Rondo in Roblox pairs St. Paul time-travel with modern verve (MinnPost)
• Historic home to change hands (My Northeaster)
• Cook House (City of Minneapolis)
• Dilapidated 137-year-old Minneapolis house saved from wrecking ball (Star Tribune)
• Help Us Save the John Cook House (Recovery Bike Shop)
• Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor

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

• Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
• Project for Pride in Living

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