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KMOJ’s heart and soul enshrined in Broadcast Hall of Fame
Walter "Q Bear" Banks has worked in almost every position for over 40 years at KMOJ-89.9 FM. He started at the mic at 16, making public service announcements on the intercom as a student at North High School. He hosted several of the station's Jazz, Blues, and Hip-Hop shows and...
Meet the Halal Burger Mini-Chain Making Waves in Minnesota
Urban Skillet’s half-pound Truffle Banger burger, an ultra-aromatic riff on a classic mushroom-swiss, comes topped with halal bacon — not quite the oxymoron you might think. It’s turkey bacon, cut into thick, rippled ribbons, and balanced atop two smashed beef patties layered with caramelized onions, truffle aioli, and sauteed mushrooms.
Lakewood Cemetery's ‘Music in the Chapel’ concert series
The summer concert series kick off this weekend in an unlikely place. Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis is bringing back ‘Music in the Chapel.’ The concerts are held in the Memorial Chapel which was built in 1910 and is adorned with 10 million mosaic glass tiles. The space is small, seating 160 so many of the shows sell out. The concerts are held once a month through December. The first show is May 5 but it’s sold out. The next concert will be on June 2 with J.E. Sunde. They are also opening a new Welcome Center this week. The ribbon cutting and open house will be on Wednesday May t1 from 3-7 p.m. More info: https://www.lakewoodcemetery.org/events-calendar/music-in-the-chapel/
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