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Bloomington Police Encounter Jon Bon Jovi Lookalike Who's Unaware of His Rockstar Twin
The Bloomington Police Department experienced a mix of hilarity and generational gap bewilderment during their "Ask Us Anything" event at Normandale Community College. Officers found themselves face-to-face with a student who was the spitting image of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, only to discover that the doppelganger—and indeed, the room at large—had no clue who the famed musician was. The department shared their bemusement in a Facebook post, saying, "Our excitement was a bit crushed when we learned no one even knew who Jon Bon Jovi was (even the look alike didn't)."
New taxi service offers rides to, from airport
A Twin Cities taxi service is now offering rides between the Faribault area and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. KURTesy Ride announced its expansion into the Faribault area on Monday, which was its third anniversary of operation. “We take a more hands-on approach, where we are always constantly communicating with our passengers via text,” KURTesy Ride owner Kurt Schardin said. “Because the biggest concern of a person taking a ride...
Foodie Finds: Fhima's Minneapolis and Dining Out For Life
MINNEAPOLIS — Dining Out For Life is a unifying event that brings together establishments across the greater Twin Cities to support people living with HIV. Among those donating a portion of profits on Thursday, April 25 is Fhima's Minneapolis. Director of operations Eli Fhima and chef Marco Leon Gil visited KARE 11 News at Noon to share some gems from their menu - Merguez Sandwich, Tagine, Salade Nicoise and Kebab Salad - and talk about why the restaurant takes part in Dining Out For Life.
Foodie Finds: Pizza Luce
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — One of Minnesota's favorite pizzerias wants you to dine-in at any of its nine locations across the state to support folks living with HIV and AIDs. Pizza Luce joined KARE 11 News at Noon on Wednesday to invite pizza lovers into any of its restaurants on April 25, as 35% of the day's proceeds will go toward Dining Out For Life, an annual fundraising effort led by Minneapolis-based the Aliveness Project.
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