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There's a new bike share in town! The Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library offers free one-week checkouts of various types of cargo bikes. One month after launching, we sat down with its founder to find out how it's going! Links Note: if you are listening within two weeks of our publish date, the Cargo Bike Library has a specific donation ask. Two of the library bikes were stolen from a locked garage, and they are raising funds to cover the insurance deductible. Here is the donation page for that specific fundraiser. Below you will find their long-term links. Cargo Bike Library website Waiver Donate Merchandise E-bike Commuter Assistance Program Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. Many thanks to our guests Laura Mitchell and Erik Noonan! This episode was produced and edited by Stina Neel, and was engineered and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Metro Transit has started rolling out their microtransit service areas, starting in Roseville and Woodbury. Jeb Rach has experience in both areas, let's check in on what the experience is like! Jeb selected a very appropriate background for our video call. Links Metro micro Transit to Trails podcast episode Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Harry and Clementine Robinson were one of a handful of Black families who owned homes more than a century ago in what is now the whitest part of Minneapolis. When reporter Eric Roper moved into the same house where the Robinsons lived, he became determined to find out who they were and what happened to them. The Minnesota Star Tribune produced a six-part podcast series covering his findings. We have the first two episodes for you here, and if you want to listen to the rest of the series, you can find the link below. Links Ghost of a Chance full series Episode 1 guide Episode 1 transcript Episode 2 guide Episode 2 transcript Attributions Ghost of a Chance comes to us courtesy of the Minnesota Star Tribune. It was reported by Eric Roper and produced by Melissa Townsend. Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, used by permission of its creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn.

Hydrogeologist Greg Brick discovered that the ground water under downtown Minneapolis is way warmer than it should be. Let's dig into how he found that, and why it's important. Links Greg Brick's website Atlas Obscura article with pictures of Greg exploring Schieks Cave Peer-reviewed book featuring a chapter by Greg Minnesota Spring Inventory (MN DNR) John Snow Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was edited by Sherry Johnson, hosted by Ian R Buck, and was transcribed by Stina Neel. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Anna Zivarts recently visited Minnesota and gave presentations related to her book When Driving Is Not An Option. We have a recording of her Rochester talk, and an exclusive interview with her on the podcast! Links When Driving Is Not an Option, Island Press Week Without Driving Email Parker about the Streets.mn Podcast Book Club! Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was produced by Regina Burstein and Sylvie Hyman, edited by Parker Seaman, hosted and engineered by Ian R Buck, and was transcribed by Stina Neel. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

We made a lot of progress at the state level in the last two years, but this year has shaped up to be a weird legislative session, and we find ourselves playing defense. Let's find out what some of the most prominent urbanist organizations are focusing on in 2025! Links Getting involved with Neighbors for More Neighbors Getting involved with Sierra Club Getting involved with BikeMN Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted and edited by Ian R Buck, and was transcribed by Stina Neel. Many thanks to Lincoln Wells, Evan Roberts, Peter Wagenius, and Erik Noonan for coming on the show. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

The Twin Cities is improving our transit access to ski hills! Let's compare it to another metro area with nearby ski opportunities: Denver! Links MVTA Route 412 (Buck Hill) Southwest Transit 686 bus Transit to Trails podcast episode Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. Many thanks to Ian Gaida for coming on the show. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript, pictures Find pictures and the full episode transcript on our website.

Despite Minnesota recently legalizing weed (famously accidentally at first), it has taken a long time for cannabis products to become available. Producers Stina Neel and Sherry Johnson dive into the long process of local counties and cities creating ordinances and policies in response to new state laws. Links Minnesota cannabis office ends license preapproval process | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Local Government Resources | Office of Cannabis Management St. Paul City Council passes ordinance on cannabis business regulations - CBS Minnesota Local officials work toward new rules as cannabis comes to town | KAXE Insider: Culture at new Minnesota cannabis agency led to several staff members calling it quits | KSTP Cannabis: The tale of two city ordinances | Star Tribune An overview of Minnesota's cannabis industry in 2024 and what to expect in 2025 | MPR News Amid legal market delays, cannabis retail hopefuls are frustrated with process | KTTC Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was co-produced by Stina Neel and Sherry Johnson, transcribed by Stina Neel, and was hosted and edited by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Move Minneapolis recently hosted a summit on the topic "Exploring How Businesses Can Survive and Thrive Through Construction." Our producer Parker Seamon scoped it out, and invited several attendees to come on the show to chat about the topic. Links Move Minneapolis YouTube page: recordings of previous summits and webinars. 2020 Summit "Commute Revolution: A Seismic Approach to Transforming Transportation"   2021 Summit "Revisiting the Urban Interstate: Freeway to the Future or Road to Ruin?"   2022 Summit "What is Mobility Justice?" keynote and panel recordings   2023 Summit "Envisioning Downtown Streets That Prioritize People" Star Tribune article mentioning the summit Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was produced and edited by Parker Seamon aka Strongthany, and was hosted and transcribed by Ian R Buck. Many thanks to Catherine Windyk, Seth Stattmiller, Matt Kazinka, and Sam O'Connell for coming on the show. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

We welcome Rebecca Walker, who is a Ph.D. Candidate in Urban and Regional Planning at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Her research considers the intersection of housing, equity, and the environment in American cities. We're talking about her paper “Making the City of Lakes: whiteness, nature, and urban development in Minneapolis,” published in the Annals of the American Association of Geography with co-authors Hannah Ramer, Kate Derickson, and Bonnie Keeler in 2023. Follow Rebecca Walker on Twitter @RebHWalker Mapping Prejudice Project: https://mappingprejudice.umn.edu/about-us/project Merchandise: https://densecitypod.myshopify.com/ Artwork: https://www.etsy.com/shop/EmilyHIllustrations?ref=search_shop_redirect Music: Ryan Kinnear, Reid Cai, and Becca Mayers Dense City Podcast: https://www.rebeccamayers.com/dense-city-podcast.html Transcript Find the transcript on our website.

Access to outdoor spaces is essential to everyone's well-being, so it comes as no surprise that Sierra Club is supporting legislation to improve transit access to parks and trails. Join us as we chat with Joshua Houdek, Senior Program Manager for Land Use and Transportation at Sierra Club North Star Chapter, about it. Links Transit to Trails main page Contact Congress to support the Transit to Trails Act Epic Trails and Epic Fails Transit to Green Space blog posts Joshua's green wedding Winter Park Express train Related Streets.mn Podcast episodes Accessibility in State Parks Randonneuring: Ride Far With Friends Camping for Urbanists Images Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Crookston is a 7000+ person community in the northwest corner of Minnesota that has big ambitions to improve the life of its residents by leveraging the clean energy transition. The City Climate Corner Podcast interviews City Council Member Tim Lenard, Exec. Director of Crookston Housing Development Karie Kirshbaum, Exec. Director of NW MN Regional Sustainable Development Program Shannon Stassen, and John Vaughn, Fresh Energy's Managing Director of Community Development to learn about the Empower Crookston effort and how it spawned an I Love Crookston program. Links City Climate Corner episode page Empower Crookston website City of Crookston website Minnesota information on local climate action grants Fresh Energy website Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Metro Transit has overhauled what their network will look like over the next couple of years, and they are looking for your input! Dive deep into the details with us, and provide official feedback by the end of the day today! Links Network Now project page Move Minnesota's response Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was edited and hosted by Ian R Buck, and was transcribed by Stina Neel. Many thanks to our guests Lesley Kandaras, Adam Harrington, and Ian Gaida. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Mixed-use housing has a ton of benefits, so why don't we see it more often? We sit down with local developer Ari Parritz to talk about the challenges with bringing these projects to life. Links Afton Park Development Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was produced by Sherry Johnson, transcribed by Stina Neel, and was edited and hosted by Ian R Buck. Many thanks to our guest Ari Parritz. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Join us for a field trip to downtown Anoka, where the state legislature allowed a pilot program of a "social district," an area where customers can grab a drink from a bar, and walk around to other businesses and events within the district. Links Anoka social district Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was produced by Parker Seamon aka Strongthany, edited by Jeremy Winter, and was hosted and transcribed by Ian R Buck. Many thanks to our guests Doug Borglund, Jacob Niemeier, Jackie Young, Mario Jackson, Brian Glenn, and Peter Turok. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Join Ian R Buck and Tim Marino for a discussion of the Purple Line: the history of the project, recent developments, and the Purple People Coalition fighting to make sure it will serve the most people it can the best it can. Links Purple People page on Move Minnesota Website Get Outta The Gully Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was edited by Jeremy Winter, was hosted and transcribed by Ian R Buck, and features guest Tim Marino. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Last spring Streets.mn hosted a Contributors' Workshop in Rochester with several presentations to help people get started on their journey as contributors. We are excited to share those recordings with you on the podcast! tk embed Links Rethinking I-94 West Minnesota Is Not California City Walks: Navigating Pedestrian Infrastructure from New York City to Minneapolis Speak Up About the Capital City's Bike Plan Great Big Bollards: A Manifesto Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. The presenters in this episode are Erik Ruthruff, Micah Davison, Jeremy Winter, Max Singer, and is hosted by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Minnesota DNR has acquired powered wheel chairs with tank treads to increase accessibility of hiking trails at several state parks. Join us on a field trip to check them out! Links All-Terrain Track Chairs Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was produced by Stina Neel, with field recordings by Sherry Johnson, and was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Every seasoned cyclist has been asked for bike advice by friends and family, but what if you could make a business out of that? Mary Blitzer has founded Bike Anywhere, where she offers bike commute coach services. Let's find out what that looks like! Links Bike Anywhere U of M Parking & Transportation Services Move Minneapolis BikeMN Pedal Pals Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted and edited by Ian R Buck, and transcribed by Sherry Johnson. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Many thanks to our guests Mary Blitzer, John Mark Lucas, and Patty O'Keefe. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Elementary bike buses get a lot of attention on social media, but in the Hiawatha neighborhood they're doing something even cooler: a bike train that runs every day, rain or shine. Come hear from the neighbors who run it! Show notes Jenny Graff and Dave Cowan join us [Jay and Kristen Carlson] in the basement to talk about getting kids to school on the bike train. We also go out on the street to interview some of the bikers. See photos and more on our Facebook page Stock media provided by Sunshine_Music/Pond5 Attributions This episode comes to us courtesy of the Hiawatha Neighbor Podcast, all rights reserved. Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was suggested by Stina Neel, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

BikeMN hosts several large group rides throughout the state, with a couple of new ones on the list in 2024! Not only are they fundraising opportunities for an awesome organization, they also serve to strengthen local chapters of this statewide coalition. Links Minnesota's Hidden Intercity Bus Network Revisited A Warm Welcome to Warmshowers Horizons by Loud Mouth Brass We Bike Rochester Lake Alice 100 Med City Meander Tour of Saints Rock-n-Roll the Lakes Twin Cities Bike Tour Rosewood Gramble Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was edited by Jeremy Winter, engineered and transcribed by Stina Neel, and hosted by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Many thanks to our guests Emily Doskey, Luke Doskey, Ali, Becca Combs-Cawley, Ted Duepner, and Michael Wojcik. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

During street redesigns, business owners are often portrayed as preferring car parking over safe streets. But their takes are more nuanced, so let's chat with some! Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted by Ian R Buck, edited by Parker Seaman aka Strongthany, transcribed by Stina Neel, and produced by Sherry Johnson. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Many thanks to our guests Dan Marshall, Danny Schwartzman, and Jamie Schwesnedl. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

This was our second year with a DFL trifecta, let's check in with a few transportation and land use advocacy organizations to find out what we accomplished and what is on the horizon for next year! Episode chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:53 | Sustain St Paul & Neighbors for More Neighbors 23:16 | Sierra Club Blog post 25:12 | Our Streets Blog post 29:55 | BikeMN 42:25 | Outro Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

The Borealis is the first new Amtrak service Minnesota has had since the 80's. Let's chat with some of the people riding on opening day to find out what this train means to them! Episode chapters 00:00 | Intro 07:38 | Jeffrey Mack & Felecia Thomas Mack 11:11 | Lillaia Christiansen 16:03 | Brandon Maurisak 24:12 | Kadence Kushnir 34:04 | Angel Morris Hernandez 45:21 | Operating differences from Empire Builder Ian Gaida's video of opening day. 46:58 | Angel Morris Hernandez 51:19 | Colin Jones 58:00 | Outro Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. The audio of the rain was recorded by Ian Gaida. Check out his video covering the Borealis opening day! This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

There is far more wildlife living in our cities than many humans realize. Meet a couple University of Minnesota researchers studying urban foxes and coyotes! Links Twin Cities Coyote and Fox Project (TCCFP) Urban Coyotes | Minnesota DNR Mapping habitat use and disease of urban carnivores Living With The Coyotes Among Us | Streets.mn Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was produced by Stina Neel, edited by Parker Seaman aka Strongthany, hosted by Ian R Buck, and transcribed by Tom Fendt. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Many thanks to our guests James Forester and Geoff Miller. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Once a year, the residents of Uptown are delighted by preschoolers walking around the neighborhood, handing out poems they wrote. Let's meet the teachers behind the tradition! Episode chapters 00:00 | Intro 03:00 | Teachers Julia & Claire 34:52 | The Parklet 41:08 | Poems 43:11 | Outro Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was produced by Stina Neel, hosted and edited by Ian R Buck, and transcribed by Tom Fendt. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Many thanks to our guests on this episode Julia Klatt Singer and Claire Thometz; and to our poetry readers Tom Fendt, Sherry Johnson, Ian R Buck, Jeremy Winter, Melody Hoffmann, and Max Singer. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Early in the pandemic, Bemidji offered to pay teleworkers to move there. Let's take a trip up north to find out how it went! Links 218 Relocate Similar program in Tulsa Paul Bunyan Communications Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted and edited by Ian R Buck, and transcribed by Sherry Johnson. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Many thanks to our guests on this episode: Dave Hengel, Rita Albrecht, Jordan Lutz, and especially the relocators Aaron Coburn, Val Kinnane & trailing spouse Scott. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

We took the opportunity at BikeMN's summit on capitol hill to chat with activists from across the state about cycling in their communities. Episode Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:46 | Alice Tibbetts, Duluth 15:46 | Ben Scheidel, Mankato 33:04 | The Parklet 34:23 | Glen Kajewski and Andy Miller, Thief River Falls 52:21 | Outro Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted and edited by Ian R Buck, and transcribed by Parker Seaman aka Strongthany. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the transcript on our website.

Kathy Lantry and Amy Brendmoen collectively spent three decades on Saint Paul City Council, each serving as Council President for part of that time. We get their insider perspective about the process of how policy gets made and budgets set, how things changed as more women joined the council, and what they wish they had more time to accomplish. Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was produced by Sherry Johnson, edited by Parker Seaman aka Strongthany, and hosted and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Spencer Miller-Johnson, Senior City Planner for the City of St. Paul, joins Sherry for a lively conversation about zoning and land use. Spencer helps us unpack a city report on its East Grand Avenue Overlay Study. He also shares about the city's planning philosophies, why he's passionate about form-based codes, and what keeps him up at night. Hear about how you can help guide potential zoning changes during the study's public comment period through March 29. Links EGAOD Study Report The Study's Webpage, with Contact Information for Public Input Grand Avenue Special District Sign Plan 2021 Video Interview with Merritt Clapp-Smith about District 16's 2005 Plan & the history of the EGAOD Further listening: nerding out with street engineers about potholes Further listening: other rezoning efforts in Saint Paul and Minneapolis Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was produced and transcribed by Sherry Johnson, and was edited and hosted by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the episode transcript on our website.

You may have noticed bus stops in the Twin Cities with signs naming someone who adopted them. That's right, Metro Transit now has an Adopt-a-stop program! They recently hosted an appreciation brunch, so we went and chatted with other adopters about how they're liking the program. Links Find out if your local stop or shelter is getting upgrades Become a stop adopter Report issues with stops and facilities Safety and Security Action Plan We referenced the December 2022 fact sheet extensively Parklet: Crosswalk button cheat code Attributions Special thanks to Jeremiah Cox, the All Star behind Adopt-A-Stop at Metro Transit, General Manager Lesley Kandaras, every adopter that we chatted with for this episode and every future adopter that is listening right now. Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was produced by Stina Neel, edited and transcribed by Parker Seaman aka Strongthany, and hosted by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Building on the momentum from last year's historic Minnesota State legislative session, several organizations are bringing ambitious transportation and land use proposals to the table this year. Links 2023 Legislative Wrap-up   Neighbors for More Neighbors   Streets.mn episode on Land Value Tax   Rumble Strip episode about road maintenance   Bike Walk Summit on Capitol Hill: March 14 Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

What to do with an urban highway that destroyed a community 60 years ago? ReConnect Rondo wants to put a land bridge over it. Episode chapters, links 00:00 | Intro Streets.mn Podcast episode on urban highway removal 00:55 | Interview part 1 Rondo land bridge feasibility study 25:56 | The Parklet Streets.mn bonfire event Donate to Streets.mn 27:14 | Interview part 2 Rondo land bridge health impact assessment Rondo land bridge prosperity study 48:59 | Find ReConnect Rondo online Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram 51:33 | Outro Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was produced by Sherry Johnson, edited by Parker Seamon aka Strongthany, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

How do you choose a neighborhood to move to? Ian and Tim took very different approaches, did they both end up in places they like? Listen in on their discussion, moderated by Sherry Johnson! Episode chapters & links 00:00 | Intro 01:37 | Tell us about your move 06:22 | What drew you to that neighborhood? 09:42 | How do you move car-free? Ian moving a couch by bike trailer 14:10 | Spending time with friends and family 18:57 | What are you most enjoying in your new place? The Warm Showers episode that Ian's Mailwaukee Ave neighbor was on 21:41 | Parklet Roman Mars TED Talk about flag design CGP Grey grades state flags Minnesota sticker with the new flag oriented vertically Lazer loon lives on 30:12 | Any regrets? 35:21 | How has this move changed your life? 39:47 | What advice would you give? Ian's spreadsheet 50:59 | Pitch for your neighborhood 52:15 | Outro Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was produced and transcribed by Sherry Johnson, and was edited by Jeremy Winter. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn.   Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

This podcast episode comes to you in two parts: Side A: A photographer from Grand Marais previews an upcoming DNR touring route. Side B: The Streets.mn Podcast team looks back on our favorite episodes of 2023! Episode chapters 00:00 | Intro 01:00 | The Border to Border Touring Route WTIP's episode Video: Bryan's gear Bryan's website 25:12 | Our favorite episodes of 2023 Editor Jeremy Winter Rezoning for Complete Neighborhoods Essential Bike Accessories With Ian Moving to the Twin Cities With Car Free Midwest Producer Christina Neel: The 2023 BikeMN Legislative Agenda Editor Parker Seaman: Lessons Learned From the Nice Ride Era Producer Sherry Johnson Celebrating Dorian Grilley's 15 Years With BikeMN Legislative Session Wrap-up 2023 Rezoning for Complete Neighborhoods Host Ian R Buck: Legislative Session Wrap-up 2023 Crowd favorites The Future of Transit Moving to the Twin Cities With Car Free Midwest 42:34 | Outro Connect with us Discuss this episode on social media with the hashtag #StreetsMNPodcast Help make the show possible by making a donation or sponsoring the show! Attributions The piece about the Border-to-Border touring route was reported by Kalli Hawkins, and comes to us via WTIP; all rights reserved. Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. Show notes The Border-to-Border Touring Route spans 750 miles, traversing northern Minnesota by utilizing pre-existing roadways, extending from the North Dakota border to the shores of Lake Superior. The border-to-border project was initiated in 2015 and represents a collaborative undertaking involving the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota 4-Wheel Drive Association. In 2015, the legislature directed the Minnesota DNR to collaborate with the Minnesota 4-Wheel Drive Association to address off-road vehicle touring routes.  As the planning process and public listening sessions across northern Minnesota began, the DNR received mixed support and opposition about the proposed touring route from the public, county officials, and various environmental groups.  When first proposed, the Border-to-Border Touring Route was initially planned to end in Cook County. However, Cook County was dropped from the route after county officials and the public shared their reservations with the project planners about potential increased motorized traffic and environmental degradation, such as damage to trout streams, aquatic invasive species, and wetland concerns. The route now ends near Silver Bay in Lake County.  Despite the delays and Cook County's involvement, the nearly eight-year-long project is now entering the final stages of the route management plan.  As it nears completion, a Cook County resident and well-known photographer, Bryan Hansel, decided to pack his bags and venture out for a long-distance bikepacking trip in mid-October along the border-to-border route to experience it firsthand.  “So I knew I wanted to do a long bike trip this year,” Hansel said. “There was a lot of controversy with it in Cook County. So I figured it just seemed like a good idea to go ride it and see what it was about.” Hansel planned his route using a biking program called Ride With GPS based on the preliminary border-to-border map on the DNR website. “And that loads into my bike computer, and then the bike computer gives me turn-by-turn navigation,” he said. He began his journey in the northwest corner of Minnesota and strategically mapped out 60-mile days based on available camping locations. As he pedaled along the gravel roads, he said his apprehension about the route faded. “What I found is that the DNR did a really good job of picking roads,” he said. “I found that a really fun and exciting route.” “I always imagined it was more of this off-road vehicle type of route. And there's all but maybe four of five miles that I would have taken my Subaru Outback on with no problem,” Hansel said. “It was like solid good, graded county roads like you'd expect to see in Cook County.” Along the way, Hansel tweaked his route to avoid paved roads and enjoy small detours to nearby parks, small towns, and other interesting northern Minnesota sights. One of his favorites was Big Bog State Recreation Area in Beltrami County. “I've always wanted to go and hike the trails there because it's one of the biggest bogs in the state,” he said. “And that was beautiful.” Another highlight of the trip, Hansel said, was the stretch between Blackduck and Silver Bay. “That was amazing. I would ride that all again in a second.” During his ten-day bikepacking adventure, Hansel completed 650 miles for a total riding time of 57 hours.  Although the route has yet to be officially finalized, Joe Unger, the off-highway program consultant at the Minnesota DNR, expressed enthusiasm over the news that several individuals, including Hansel, have already embarked on exploring the touring route. While several individuals have traversed the route on street-legal enduro bikes and in vehicles, to Unger's knowledge, Hansel is the first person to bikepack the route. As the DNR prepares to wrap up the route management plan, it will enter a final 30-day public comment period later this winter. Unger said the route management plan addresses things such as “environmental considerations like stream crossings, wetlands, wildlife, and fisheries.” Then, come spring, the DNR intends to sign agreements with various road authorities, finalize maps, and put physical trail signs along the route. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Hear what it's like to lead and run a bikeshare program with our guests, Melissa Summers and Alasdair McKernan. Formerly of our beloved Nice Ride, they now help run our car sharing program. Listen in as they share their wisdom about the logistics of bikeshare, the complications of the entities who run them, and advice for anyone who'd want to rebirth a Cities-wide option. Links Dan Marshall's article   Nice Ride Minnesota - Wikipedia   Bicycle Share - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov)   Shared Bikes | Saint Paul Minnesota (stpaul.gov)   Despite Popularity, Bike Share Programs Often Need Subsidies - Stateline   The fate of China's bike share boom (bbc.com)   HOURCAR – Nonprofit Carsharing for Minnesota   Discuss this episode on social media with the hashtag #StreetsMNPodcast   Help make the show possible by making a donation or sponsoring the show! Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was produced by Sherry Johnson with assistance from Christina Neel and Jeremy Winter. It was edited and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Everything you want to know about potholes, but were too afraid to ask! How do they form? What can we do about them? We sit down with engineers Doug Fischer and Bev Farraher to chat about all that and more! Connect with us Anatomy of a pothole video Doug's website: The Highway Doctor Spreadsheet comparing vehicle weights and damage to the street Neighborhood electric vehicle Article about vehicle weight damage Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was edited by Jeremy Winter, and was transcribed and hosted by Ian R Buck. Guest acquisition was handled by Sherry Johnson, with production assistance from Christina Neel. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Passenger train advocacy organization All Aboard Minnesota is celebrating their 10th anniversary. Let's learn the history of the organization! Connect with us All Aboard Minnesota 10 year celebration AAMN video: Why Passenger Rail is good for Minnesota Discuss this episode on social media with the hashtag #StreetsMNPodcast Help make the show possible by making a donation or sponsoring the show! Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was edited by Tim Marino, transcribed by Sherry Johnson, and hosted by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Read the full transcript on our website.

We sit down with Sherry Johnson to chat about her popular article series of motorists' questions for bicyclists! Connect with us The Top 10 Questions for Bicyclists article series Email Sherry at facilitator.sher@gmail.com Discuss this episode on social media with the hashtag #StreetsMNPodcast Help make the show possible by making a donation or sponsoring the show! Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

There are people who travel long distances by bike, and there are people who are willing to open their homes to those traveling by bike. Together, they make up the Warmshowers community! Episode summary 00:00 | Intro 01:08 | History of Warmshowers 04:55 | Stina and Ian's experiences 09:29 | Getting started on Warmshowers 13:44 | Tips for hosting 19:06 | Tips for guesting 25:24 | Twin Cities WS community 31:21 | The Parklet 32:36 | Convo with WS host Jim Young 54:34 | Outro Connect with us Check out the Bike Life podcast by Warmshowers Discuss this episode on social media with the hashtag #StreetsMNPodcast Help make the show possible by making a donation or sponsoring the show! Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was hosted by Christina Neel, edited by Parker Seamon AKA Strongnathy, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full episode transcript on our website.

New Saint Paul resident Sarah Johnson interviews city councilwoman Mitra Jalali about her thoughtful and people-centered approach to transportation infrastructure. Show Notes Sarah has a conversation with Councilor Mitra Jalali of Ward 4 in Saint Paul, MN. Car Free Midwest is a podcast exploring the stories, barriers and joys of getting around the midwest without a car. Building community around more transportation equity and less car dependency. Hosted by: @sj_obc Produced by: @joshualabure Theme song: The New Deal by Big Quiet https://open.spotify.com/track/4rPvzZzNhhnWDnNFhoFPJ4 Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carfreemidwest/message Attributions This episode comes to us courtesy of Car Free Midwest. Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, used by permission of its creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was transcribed by Ian R Buck. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Join Elissa Shufman and Ian R Buck for a discussion of the novel The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd. A mystery that has us pondering what is a map, and how does it give us power? Episode summary 00:00 | Intro 01:31 | Spoiler-free 19:56 | The Parklet 27:51 | Spoilers 42:54 | Outro Links, connect with us The Cartographers Next book: How to Do Nothing Participate in Car-free MSP this September! Purple Line Community and Business Advisory Committee application Discuss this episode on social media with the hashtag #StreetsMNPodcast Help make the show possible by making a donation!   Transcript Find the transcript on our website.

There are several current pilot projects in Minnesota that point towards exciting possibilities for public transportation. Let's take a look! Episode summary 00:00 | Intro 01:21 | Micro Transit 23:00 | Southwest Transit Lyft Integration 32:57 | The parklet with Kyle 36:24 | Electrifying buses 42:51 | Self-driven buses, goMARTI 59:01 | Outro Images Connect with us Move Minneapolis Micro Transit Webinar Metro Transit Micro goMARTI Kyle's favorite article: Sneckdown Discuss this episode on social media with the hashtag #StreetsMNPodcast Help make the show possible by making a donation! Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Though Hopkins is one of the smaller Minneapolis suburbs, it packs a big punch on climate action. We dig into two really innovative programs they're doing on reducing the urban heat island effect and speeding deployment of clean energy and energy efficiency solutions with a cost share program. We speak with Hopkins Mayor Patrick Hanlon and Special Projects and Initiatives Manager, PeggySue Imihy Bean, to understand how this small community is taking on big challenges. Resources Hopkins Heat Vulnerability Story map – DEFINITELY look at this! Webpage and background information on study Star Tribune 5/11/23 article on Hopkins urban heat island program Cost Share programs mentioned (Hopkins program is not live yet) Green Cost Share program (Minneapolis) Climate Champions (St Louis Park) Show Contributors Patrick Hanlon PeggySue Imihy Bean Abby Finis Larry Kraft Connect with us Streets.mn summer picnic Discuss this episode on social media with #StreetsMNPodcast Help make the show possible by making a donation! Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

BikeMN was founded 15 years ago as a statewide bike advocacy organization. Its founding executive director, Dorian Grilley, is stepping down this summer. Let's look back at his career! Connect with us Suggested listening: Legislative session wrap-up Streets.mn summer picnic BikeMN at Indeed Brewing Donor Party at Erik's Take our survey - we want to know more about our listeners! Discuss this episode on social media with #StreetsMNPodcast Help make the show possible by making a donation! Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Sarah Johnson, Omaha-based transportation advocate and podcaster, decided to move to the Twin Cities. Let's follow along with her moving journey! We'll check in at a couple of key points to get a more full picture of what it's like to move to a brand new metro area. Episode summary 00:00 | Intro 01:02 | December 2022 - picking a neighborhood 27:33 | The Parklet 29:13 | June 2023 - Buying, renovating, exploring the new city 55:25 | Outro Connect with us! Sarah Johnson on Twitter Take our survey - we want to know more about our listeners! Discuss this episode on social media with #StreetsMNPodcast Help make the show possible by making a donation! Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was hosted and transcribed by Ian R Buck, and edited by Ian and Tim Marino. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Minnesota just finished a historic legislative session! Let's hear from leading transportation advocates what we accomplished. Episode summary 00:00 | Intro 00:48 | How we got here 17:06 | Funding for transit 29:01 | New passenger rail 41:33 | Biking safety laws, routes, and funding 58:21 | Looking forward to next year's session 59:17 | Outro Further resources 2022 All Aboard Minnesota passenger rail goals 2023 BikeMN legislative goals 100 percent bill: zero-carbon electricity by 2040 Connect with Sierra Club Connect with Move Minnesota Connect with All Aboard Minnesota Connect with BikeMN State Policy Summer Camp with Neighbors for More Neighbors: fortnightly on Wednesdays Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck, with a news segment by Tim Marino. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Let's talk bike accessories! Over his years of bike commuting, Ian has found a few items that he keeps with him at all times. Here are his recommendations! 00:00 | Intro 00:26 | Current news 02:07 | Ortlieb panniers 17:05 | Pizza Rack Carrying yard waste on the Pizza Rack DIY splash guard 28:11 | Abus Bordo folding lock 34:08 | PDW Ninja Pump Ian's full bike toolkit 39:46 | Rokform phone mount 51:56 | Lights Outro Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck, with a news segment by Tim Marino. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the transcript on our website.

According to Minnesota Public Radio, it's hot girl sinkhole spring. In other words, we have a ridiculous number of potholes right now in the Twin Cities, and since we can't do anything other than wait for the hardworking folks of road repair to fix them, we made a game about the whole situation. Andy and Beth Korth join for this special Nice Games Jam! Attributions This episode comes to us courtesy of Nice Games Club, a Minneapolis-based podcast about game development. Find more of their episodes on their website. Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, used by permission of its creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. Game notes Prompt Ellen gave us a prompt: "Create a game about patching potholes that Gabe would have fun playing" Game type Tabletop game Materials Marbles Play-Doh or alternative squishyness A very complicated custom game board Road tiles of various sizes and configurations Setup Set up the custom game board Distribute marbles to all players Distribute Play-Doh to all players Distribute road / terrain tiles to all players Determine who will be the first player per the rules below Rules In a nutshell, the game challenges players to roll marbles down a hill. The hill is made of road tiles, but some of the tiles are pitted with potholes. Players can use Playdoh to patch potholes in the road so the marbles will make it to the finish. The board is a grid laid over a raised pyramid where players put down terrain. Everything starts in the center (city hall); that's where you put the marbles so they roll down the hill. Each quadrant is a side of the pyramid, there's some method of tiling for the player to put pieces down to determine how the marbles will travel in that area. Turn order Play starts with the player who most recently hit a pothole with their car or their bike. In case of a tie (as might happen if multiple players were in a car together), the younger player goes first. Play then proceeds clockwise. Players can take 3 actions on their turn. You can do the same action more than once. The actions are: Rotate the board Place or swap a tile Patch a pothole Drop a marble Tiles Each tile is worth 1, 2 or 3 victory points when marbles pass through. The rougher the tile, the more victory points it's worth. Players also get a bit of Play-Doh to fill up potholes in the terrain. Players have 5 tiles in their hand at any given time; as an action, they can play one, then draw back up to 5 tiles. Rotating the board Rotating the board happens towards the left (counterclockwise), the opposite of play order, which goes to the right (clockwise). Each rotation turns the board 90 degrees. Scoring & dropping marbles If a marble reaches the bottom of the hill in front of you, you get the victory points that it acquired from each tile it moved through on its journey from the top of the hill to the bottom. You ONLY get the victory points if the marble reaches the bottom of the hill. If you drop a marble as an action, and the marble gets stuck on the way, you don't get any points from the tiles it passed through. Winning the game Play proceeds in 12 rounds. Each player gets one turn per round. Play ends when the turn counter reaches zero (game starts at the start of winter, ends at the start of the next winter) Whoever has acquired the most victory points by the end of the "year" is the winner of Pothole Run Fun stuff to think about for the future We have to create an extractor to get the playdoh out. Cooperative play mode? Roles for each player? Someone who's better at filling potholes, someone who can put more marbles down, etc. Maybe two teams? Links GLOM preorder through Miniature Market GLOM preorder through GameNerdz ✨ hot girl sinkhole spring ✨ - Minnesota Public Radio Uptown washout leaves 8-foot-deep sinkhole in Minneapolis intersection - Tim Nelson and Kerem Yücel, Minnesota Public Radio The Korths are back! They were first on episode #002 Steam Greenlight Episode #102 with Beth & Andy Code Comment: "Verdant Skies" Episode #204 with Beth & Andy Families in Games Episode #132 with Beth Narrative Design Transcript Read the episode transcript on our website.

Both Minneapolis and Saint Paul are conducting rezoning studies. One is focusing on missing middle housing, the other allowing business uses in more places. Let's learn more from advocates in each city! Episode summary 00:00:00 | Intro 00:00:58 | Luke Hanson, Sustain Saint Paul 00:26:39 | Zach Wajda, Neighbors for More Neighbors 01:05:06 | Outro Resources Sustain Saint Paul Neighbors for More Neighbors Minneapolis Land Use Rezoning Study Minneapolis allowed uses chart Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was hosted by Ian R Buck, and edited by Ian and Tim Marino. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript See the transcript on our website.

At the Streets.mn Contributors' Workshop in February, managing editor Amy Gage hosted a panel titled Show and Tell, featuring several contributors ranging from newcomers to veterans. That discussion was recorded, and we are pleased to present it now on the Streets.mn Podcast feed! Connect with us Amy Gage Pat Thompson Dan Gjelten Lisa Nelson Ed Steinhauer Ian R Buck Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band The Urban Hillbilly Quartet on their website. This episode was hosted by Amy Gage, edited and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript See the transcript on the Streets.mn website.