You Could Get Paid to Take Notes. Plus, R.I.P. 56 Brewing’s Patio
The local brewery scene is going through a lot. It’s not just declining beer sales; just this week, 56 Brewing had to demolish their 9-year-old patio because it was built on Xcel Energy’s land. Fortunately, there’s other silver linings. We also talk to Mikki Morrissette of Minnesota Women’s Press and Jackie Renzetti of MinnPost about how they’re making local journalism accessible to all. We also celebrate some Twin Cities wins, featuring our brave class of 2026 graduates and some delicious coffee. Become a member today to hear us gripe and praise our Twin Cities Devils/Angels.
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- Who we are and why we are building a consumer-owned media co-op (Minnesota Women’s Press)
- Twin Cities Documenters (MinnPost)
- Last call for deck drinks: Minneapolis brewery forced to demolish patio on Xcel Energy land (Star Tribune)
- Minnesota craft breweries see steep declines in 2025 (Axios Twin Cities)
- Resilience at Roosevelt: Students graduate after year that brought ICE to their doorstep (Sahan Journal)
- A unique coffee shop is brewing in the former Kopplin’s space, by the founder of Five Watt (Pioneer Press)
- Twin Cities Pride Festival preview (Kare 11)
Learn more about the sponsors of this June 12th episode:
- Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
- Vida y Deportes
- North Canna - get 30% of your first purchase at northcanna.com
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