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Will MPD Chief Get Another Term? Plus, Rondo Resilience
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- City Cast Twin Cities
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- Apr 10, 2026
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- 2051
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Summary
The long-vacant Sears near the state Capitol has a new owner, and hopefully soon, a new life. The Rondo Community Land Trust is promising to replace it with a mixed-use space. Listen on to hear how the org is putting land back into community hands. Plus, although Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara was lauded as a changemaker at the start of his term, it’s not clear he’ll get a second. What can he do to survive 22 open misconduct complaints and being $20 million over budget? Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Rondo land trust purchases long-empty St. Paul Sears building (MPR News) How St. Paul Became Home to Minnesota’s First Commercial Community Land Trust (Next City) Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara’s future in the job in doubt (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 10th episode: Taskrabbit Minneapolis Institute of Art Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.