Potholes and Plowing, Local Protest Songs, and Don't Mess with Rep. Omar
Every movement needs some music. The Twin Cities United Performers put out a call for protest music and got an overwhelming response. Organizers Nadi of Gully Boys and Dante of Space Monkey Mafia and Runaway Ricochet talk about how musicians are meeting the moment. Plus, we’ve heard your complaints about St. Paul’s plowing. We bring on Sean Kershaw, director of Public Works for the city, who says it’s not an engineering problem, but a money problem. Finally, ICE caused an international incident in northeast Minneapolis, and Rep. Ilhan Omar stands up for herself.
Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:
- Twin Cities United Performers (Instagram)
- Backlash from Minnesota immigration actions sets back federal fraud cases (Star Tribune)
- Ecuador Objects After ICE Agent Tries to Enter Minneapolis Consulate
- Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting in Minneapolis (Washington Post)
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Reimagining Snow Operations (St. Paul)
Learn more about the sponsors of this January 28th episode:
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
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