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On Memorial Day, remember those who sacrificed for your right to vote
It amazes me that in America’s oldest town, which for all practical purposes is a city, a pathetically small voter turnout has become the norm, at least insofar as municipal elections are concerned. Four short centuries ago, ships from England arrived here in Plymouth filled with oppressed persons seeking freedom and dreams of establishing a government by which they have the right to choose. Along with other unalienable rights, the right to vote was a catalyst for which they risked their lives.
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.
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...
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.
Falling behind in credit debt? You can seek counseling for relief.
MINNEAPOLIS — While rent, food and gas get more expensive, so does the cost of debt. More are falling behind on their credit card bills and turning to credit counseling for help.When Barbara Scharf of Maple Grove got laid off from jobs twice in twelve months, she turned to credit."I used my credit cards just to save my cash because I didn't know when my next job was going to start, which is a little bit scary," Scharf said.The payments on multiple cards became unmanageable, reaching over $20,000."When your interest payment is like a hundred and some dollars, I'm not...
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...
‘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,”...
The Corps reminds everyone to practice water safety
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, wants to remind everyone about the importance of practicing safe, responsible and thoughtful activities in and around the water Memorial Day weekend. Tragically, too many people die each year in water-related accidents. People of all ages are encouraged to practice water safety this weekend and throughout the entire year. Before entering or being around the water, keep these five things in mind because they could save your life or the life of someone you care about: ...
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