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April 20, 2026

When Water Will Return to Huston Lake, Downtown's Literal New Fabric, and a 'Peyton Manning-Inspired' Restaurant

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When Water Will Return to Huston Lake, Downtown's Literal New Fabric, and a 'Peyton Manning-Inspired' Restaurant

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What’s really going on with the water source that is supposed to fill Huston Lake? Is it legal to ⁠hunt beavers in Colorado⁠? Will Peyton Manning’s new restaurant serve chicken parm that tastes so good? Host Bree Davies and producers Olivia Jewell Love and Paul Karolyi open up the City Cast Denver mailbag to hear listeners’ thoughts, expertise, and hot takes on some of our recent show topics. Plus, we shout out some of our favorite restaurants, shops, and non-profit organizations that have caught our eye recently.  


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