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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...
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to this weekend (May 31-June 2)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Enjoy the beginning of summer with a number of events in the Twin Cities, including Grand Old Day, a food truck festival, and viewing art at a hidden gem in St. Paul. Grand Old Day. Grand Avenue, St. Paul. June 2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free to...
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. ...
71-year-old woman charged with reckless driving in crash that injured off-duty Wayzata officer
WAYZATA, Minn. — A 71-year-old woman faces charges in a crash that seriously hurt a Wayzata police officer earlier this month.Sgt. Dan Lee with the Wayzata Police Department was off-duty on the morning of May 5 when he was hit by an SUV at a crosswalk in St. Michael. The crash happened near County Roach 19 Northeast and Birsch Avenue Northwest, according to the Wright County Sheriff's Office.Lee, 47, was riding his bike at the time of the crash. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover.Late Friday, the Wright County Attorney confirmed to WCCO that the office charged Susan Pospichal with reckless driving and failure to yield to a pedestrian. The first charge is a gross misdemeanor, while the latter charge is a misdemeanor. Charging documents are not expected to be available until next week.Lee has worked with the Wayzata Police Department for 25 years. Currently, he leads the investigations unit.
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.
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.
Brooklyn Park Police Urge Safe Online Marketplace Exchanges After Buyers Robbed During Cellphone Meet-Up
In a cautionary tale for all social media savvy shoppers, two individuals looking to purchase a cellphone from an online marketplace found themselves empty-handed and robbed. According to a recent post by the Brooklyn Park Police Department, the victims had arranged a meeting through a popular digital platform to buy a phone, but instead, they ended up losing their money and possessions to two cunning suspects, the deal turned sour when the exchange, intended to be a simple transaction, escalated into a daylight robbery.
Police issue warning for students playing "Nerf Wars" southwest of Twin Cities
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Police in Eden Prairie have issued a warning after receiving multiple calls about students playing "Nerf Wars."According to police, students at Eden Prairie High School have been playing the game, which involves forming teams and shooting at each other with Nerf guns to eliminate competitors.Police say the game can become dangerous when those playing it make reckless choices. The police department has received at least 11 calls from residents concerned about students playing the game. Some of those reports include players blocking cars in parking lots, impeding traffic and dangerous driver. "Participants engrossed in a game of Nerf Wars...
‘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,”...
Tonka girls win Lake track title
Even though head coach Jane Reimer-Morgan of Minnetonka limited events for some of her top athletes in the Lake Conference Meet May 23, the Skippers still racked up enough points to add a Lake title to the state Class AAA True Team title they won May 17. St. Michael-Albertville and Wayzata were second and third in the Lake meet with Edina edging Hopkins and Eden Prairie for fourth place. Senior...
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.
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.
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