The 12-Year Fight for an Urban Farm. Plus, Free Music at the State Fair
Summary
CityCast Twin Cities explores the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute’s historic purchase of the polluted Roof Depot site to create a community-owned urban farm. The episode also features an August guide highlighting the Fringe Festival, American Pottery Festival, and Midwest Black Book Fair. Finally, State Fair booking director Nate Dungan discusses the diverse music lineup and tips for navigating the fairgrounds.
Topics discussed
Intro, State Fair banter, and show sponsorships
Roof Depot: History and the $6M city deal
Urban farming solutions on polluted land
Community partnerships and the long negotiation
Future plans: Real estate co-op and investment fund
Building renovation and community vision
August events: Fringe Festival and Clay County art
State Fair food and the Veterinary Surgery Suite
Interview with Nate Dungan: Booking the fair
Music lineup highlights and diverse genres
Closing thoughts on Minnesota's music heritage
Outro and upcoming episode teaser
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