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Jun brings Szechuan cooking to Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — After learning to cook Szechuan style in New York, Jessie Wong really wanted her own restaurant. "I grew up in China. When I was little, I helped my parents cook dumplings. I made Shandong style dumplings," said Jessie Wong, owner of Jun. "I worked with my parents then I went to New York for a couple of years and worked with a chef from Chengdu practicing Szechuan. After I tried Szechuan food I fell in love, I really wanted my own restaurant." Immigrating in 2001, she found life in America a little tough. "I came here for one year, and...
Brittney Mikell: Young Pharmacist Quits Her Job To Pursue Dream Of Owning A Brewery, Now She’s Made History
Former pharmacist Brittney Mikell is making history as she transitions to a new career path. Experiencing burnout in her pharmacy role, Mikell… The post Brittney Mikell: Young Pharmacist Quits Her Job To Pursue Dream Of Owning A Brewery, Now She’s Made History appeared first on Shine My Crown.
An inspiring teacher’s story, and how the MN licensing system prevents diversity of teacher corps
A version of this story was first published by Minneapolis Schools Voices. Rachel Stewart is exactly the type of person who Minneapolis Public Schools says it wants to hire as a teacher. She has a connection to the community and its students, having worked for more than 20 years in the district as an education […] The post An inspiring teacher’s story, and how the MN licensing system prevents diversity of teacher corps appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
St. Louis Park Celebrates Bike to Work Day with Festive Community Rides and Eco-Friendly Commuter Events
St. Louis Park residents hit the pedals hard this past Bike to Work Day, mixing fun and fitness with community camaraderie. On May 17, cyclists of all ages and skill levels took to the streets, celebrating the occasion with events aimed at encouraging the eco-friendly commute. The local government's social media page boasted about the success of the event, sharing the joy of the two-wheeled festivities with the broader community.
Dogtopia regional manager and friends running to help veterans acquire service dogs
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The regional manager for a dog daycare chain and his friends were on a not so typical run Sunday morning. Jordan Cerillo, Jacob Hall and friends were going the distance to help out those with a long ways to peace after seeing war. “We’ll be...
Multiple Memorial Day weekend shootings left 10 injured in St. Paul area
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - It was a violent start to the Memorial Day weekend after four separate shootings left at least 10 people injured in the St. Paul area. The holiday weekend shootings happened within 15 miles of each other. Here's what we know. North St. Paul shooting.
Showers, storms possible in Twin Cities on Memorial Day
MINNEAPOLIS — Showers and storms are possible this Memorial Day, though it won't be a total washout.The Twin Cities will be dry early, but showers will increase from east to west by midmorning. A few storms could be embedded in those showers. Things will get active again in the afternoon and evening, particularly in southeastern Minnesota. Damaging winds are possible.The forecast high in the Twin Cities will be in the mid-60s.Aside from some lingering showers Tuesday morning and some activity late Thursday, the middle of the week looks dry. It will also be mainly sunny, with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 70s by Thursday.Showers and storms could return late in the week and continue into the weekend.
Hammerin' the B1G: Summer vacation plans for every Big Ten team
Memorial Day is here, officially ushering in the summer break for most people across the country. With kids out of school, now is the time to pack up the car and hit the road for summer vacations. If you’re like my family, we took the first week possible to kick off the summer with some relaxation on the beach.
Monticello man charged in death of firefighter
A 28-year-old Monticello man, who authorities said is a known gang member with a lengthy criminal record, has been charged in relation to the fatal shooting of a firefighter earlier this month in south Minneapolis. Marquise Trevone Hammonds-Ford, of Monticello, was charged with first-degree riot, machine gun possession and gun possession by a prohibited person in relation to the death of Joseph C. Johns, a firefighter for the Eagan and Eden Prairie fire departments. ...
‘No Justice, No Streets’: 4 years after murder, George Floyd Square stands in protest
Every morning, neighbors gather at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis. A daily ritual of protest and healing. “No one’s free until all free and before I be a slave, you’ll be buried in my grave,” Raycurt Johnson recited on a recent Wednesday, three days before the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder at this very corner. Johnson was repeating the timeless lyrics of “Oh, Freedom,”...
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